Compliance Officer, Insurance

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Compliance Officer – General Insurance

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent (South), Staffordshire
Salary:
Up to £60k (DOE) + Bonus & Flexible Benefits
The Opportunity
Are you a compliance professional with a deep-rooted understanding of the insurance sector? Our client is a leading independent insurance broker with over 40 years of success and a reputation for excellence. Following a period of sustained growth, they are looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to join their leadership team and safeguard the high standards that have built their legacy.

The Role
Responsible for compliance across the business, ensuring that regulatory excellence goes hand-in-hand with operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Development:
Lead the Continued Professional Development (CPD) of the team, providing supervision and training to ensure everyone is performing at their best.

• Regulatory Oversight:
Conduct departmental interviews and reviews to ensure full alignment with FCA regulations and internal policies.

• Process Evolution:
Audit, examine, and refine existing processes to drive better operating efficiency.

• Stakeholder Management:
Act as the bridge between employees and Directors, holding regular reviews to address compliance matters and present strategies to the Board.

• Issue Resolution:
Lead investigations into any compliance anomalies and provide swift, effective solutions.

• Relationship Management:
Promote and uphold company policies with both business clients and insurance carriers.
About You
You are a confident communicator who knows how to influence at all levels—from the front line to the Boardroom. You combine technical insurance knowledge with a knack for people management.
Requirements:

• Sector Expertise:
Proven experience in a similar compliance role within a Commercial Insurance environment (Broker or Insurer).

• Leadership:
Significant management experience is essential; you should be comfortable motivating teams to exceed standards.

• Industry Knowledge: A rock-solid understanding of the General Insurance market.

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Soft Skills:

Exceptional listening, presentation, and relationship-building skills. You should be able to build trust quickly.

• Organisation:
Top-tier time management and IT literacy are a must.

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Qualifications:

Insurance-specific qualifications (e.g., Cert CII/Dip CII) are highly desirable.
If you wish to apply for the position please complete the link and a consultant from Cameron James Professional recruitment will be in contact with you