Financial Crimes Analyst

The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Compliance Manager to join a growing insurance services organisation. This role will play a key part in overseeing regulatory compliance across regulated entities and Appointed Representatives, ensuring robust governance, effective regulatory oversight, and the continued embedding of consumer-focused regulatory requirements. Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead compliance monitoring activities, provide strategic regulatory guidance, and support the development of a strong compliance culture across the business and its network of partners. Office:  Hybrid working arrangement. Salary:  Competitive salary and benefits package. What you’ll do Oversee and enhance compliance frameworks, systems and controls to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements. Provide oversight of regulatory obligations relating to general insurance and consumer credit activities, including Consumer Duty requirements. Manage and oversee the Compliance Monitoring Programme, ensuring monitoring activities are completed effectively and aligned to business objectives. Review compliance monitoring outcomes and produce meaningful management information and reporting for boards, committees and senior stakeholders. Provide ongoing oversight and monitoring of Appointed Representatives, delegated authority businesses, brokers and distribution partners. Support regulatory engagement activities and manage responses to regulatory reviews, requests and communications. Prepare and review governance reports, board papers and compliance updates for senior management and risk committees. Review external audit findings and monitoring reports, ensuring appropriate remedial actions are identified and implemented. Act as a deputy to senior compliance leadership when required, providing subject matter expertise and representation at key meetings. Lead, mentor and support members of the compliance team, encouraging professional development and technical excellence. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, senior management teams, business leaders and external industry bodies. Promote and strengthen a positive compliance culture focused on regulatory excellence, customer outcomes and continuous improvement. Who we’re looking for Approximately five years or more of compliance experience within the general insurance or financial services sector. Previous people management or leadership experience within a compliance or regulatory environment. Strong understanding of FCA regulations and conduct requirements, including areas such as governance, product oversight and distribution. Good knowledge of Consumer Duty requirements and their practical application within regulated firms. Experience overseeing compliance monitoring programmes, regulatory reporting and governance activities. Strong understanding of Appointed Representative oversight, delegated authority arrangements and distribution models. Knowledge of wider regulatory developments impacting insurance and financial services, including data protection and distribution regulations. Excellent stakeholder management, relationship-building and influencing skills. Strong communication skills, including report writing, presentations and engagement with senior stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to lead by example, mentor colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of a high-performing compliance function.

The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a dynamic corporate transactions team within the insurance and financial services sector. Supporting a range of M&A and strategic transaction activities, you will work closely with legal and business stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle, from initial due diligence through to completion and post-deal support. This role offers excellent exposure to corporate transactions, legal drafting, regulatory research and stakeholder management within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. Office:  Hybrid working arrangement with regular office attendance and collaboration with legal and business teams. Salary:  Competitive salary and benefits package. What you’ll do Support corporate transactions from initial pipeline through to completion and post-completion activities. Review, draft and prepare non-disclosure agreements, engagement letters and other ancillary legal documentation. Proofread and assist with the preparation of transaction documents and related legal materials. Coordinate signing and completion processes, ensuring all documentation and approvals are obtained in a timely manner. Conduct legal, regulatory and market research, producing concise summaries and briefing notes for stakeholders. Maintain legal document repositories, precedents, policies and know-how resources to ensure information remains accurate and up to date. Support the management of relationships with external legal advisers, including engagement processes, statements of work and invoice administration. Collaborate closely with internal legal, corporate development and business teams to support strategic initiatives and transactions. Who we’re looking for Legal qualification or legal studies background (such as QLD, PGDL, SQE or equivalent). Experience within an M&A, corporate transactions, legal advisory or corporate development environment, either in-house or private practice. Experience within insurance, reinsurance, financial services or another highly regulated industry would be advantageous. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop within a transactional legal environment. Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and summarise complex information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Compliance Analyst to join a growing Financial Crime team within the insurance and reinsurance sector. This role will focus primarily on sanctions compliance, supporting the oversight and enhancement of financial crime controls across multiple regulated entities. Working within the second line of defence, you will provide expert guidance and challenge to the business, helping to manage sanctions risk, support regulatory compliance, and strengthen the wider Financial Crime Framework. The role offers significant exposure to underwriting, claims, operations and senior stakeholders, as well as opportunities to contribute to strategic projects and process improvements. Office:  Hybrid working model with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Salary:  Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. What you’ll do Review and assess sanctions referrals across underwriting, claims and operational functions, providing clear, risk-based guidance and recommendations. Support the day-to-day oversight of sanctions screening processes, including the review and escalation of potential matches. Act as a key point of contact for sanctions-related queries, delivering practical and commercially focused advice to stakeholders. Assess complex sanctions risks, including cross-border exposures, indirect relationships and potential circumvention concerns. Support the maintenance, review and enhancement of sanctions policies, procedures and controls. Assist with sanctions-related incidents, investigations and regulatory reporting requirements. Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the wider Financial Crime Framework. Prepare management information, governance reporting and committee materials relating to sanctions and financial crime risks. Monitor regulatory, legal and geopolitical developments, translating emerging risks into practical business guidance. Support assurance reviews, control testing and compliance monitoring activities. Identify opportunities for process improvements, system enhancements and control optimisation. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure effective operation of financial crime controls and screening solutions. Support the development of junior team members and promote a strong culture of compliance and risk awareness across the business. Who we’re looking for 3-5 years' experience within Compliance, Financial Crime or Sanctions roles in the insurance, reinsurance or financial services sector. Strong understanding of UK, EU and US sanctions regimes and their practical application within a regulated business environment. Experience reviewing sanctions referrals and applying risk-based decision-making and regulatory judgement. Knowledge of broader financial crime disciplines, including anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, fraud and related regulatory requirements. Experience using sanctions screening systems and related compliance technologies. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes to deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory issues clearly and effectively. Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence, challenge and advise colleagues at all levels of the organisation. Experience supporting process improvements, change initiatives or control enhancement projects would be advantageous. Knowledge of the Lloyd's and London Market environment would be beneficial.