Head of Compliance SMF

A leading wholesale Lloyd's Broker is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance (SMF
16) to lead and strengthen its compliance framework during a period of growth and increasing regulatory focus.

This is a senior, influential role reporting directly to the board, with responsibility for ensuring the firm's compliance arrangements remain robust, proportionate and fit for a complex Lloyd's and wholesale distribution model.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the firm's compliance function, acting as SMF
16 and providing strategic and practical regulatory leadership. A key initial objective will be to undertake a full gap analysis of the existing compliance regime, identifying areas of strength, risk and enhancement in light of regulatory expectations and the firm's evolving business model.

• Act as SMF
  16 with full responsibility for FCA compliance oversight
• Conduct a comprehensive review and gap analysis of the firm's compliance framework, policies, controls and governance
• Strengthen oversight of a growing Appointed Representatives (AR) network, ensuring effective monitoring, due diligence and ongoing supervision in line with heightened regulatory scrutiny
• Advise the board and senior management on regulatory developments impacting wholesale and Lloyd's market Brokers
• Maintain and enhance compliance policies, procedures and reporting across the business
• Oversee regulatory interactions with the FCA and, where relevant, Lloyd's
• Support, mentor and develop the compliance team, ensuring appropriate structure and capability as the business grows
• Embed a strong compliance culture across the organisation, balancing commercial objectives with regulatory integrity

• Proven experience as a Head of Compliance/Senior Compliance professional within a Lloyd's Broker, Wholesale Broker, MGA, or London Market firm
• Approved or approvable as SMF
  16 by the FCA
• Compliance framework experience
• Ability to operate credibly at board level and influence senior stakeholders
• Pragmatic, commercial approach combined with strong regulatory judgement

• Opportunity to shape and future-proof the compliance function of a growing wholesale Lloyd's Broker
• High-profile role with genuine influence over governance, risk and regulatory strategy
• Supportive transition period alongside an experienced incumbent
• Competitive remuneration

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