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Head of Compliance and DPO
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Head of Compliance & DPO (SMF16) | Insurance | Hybrid
My client is a specialist insurer that protects professionals across the UK and Ireland. They are established, well regarded in their market and large enough to deal with three regulators: the FCA, the PRA and the Central Bank of Ireland.
The Job
You will hold the SMF16 Compliance Oversight role and lead compliance for both the UK business and the Irish branch. You will report to the CFO and have direct access to the chair of the Risk & Compliance Committee.
A Head of Risk is already in place, so this is not two roles disguised as one.
In practice, you will:
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- Own the compliance framework, monitoring plan and regulatory relationships
- Keep SM&CR documentation accurate, including responsibilities maps, statements of responsibilities and certification
- Submit UK and Irish regulatory returns accurately and on time
- Act as the business’s Data Protection Officer
- Give the Board clear, plain English advice, including difficult messages when needed
You will probably bring
- Senior compliance experience within a PRA authorised insurer, ideally in general insurance or professional indemnity
- Practical, hands on SM&CR experience, not just theoretical knowledge. You do not need to have held a Senior Manager Function before; this could be your first step up.
- Experience acting as a Data Protection Officer, even if it formed part of a wider role
- The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders, with the judgement to know when to do so
- Knowledge of Irish regulation would be useful, but it is not essential.
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What you won't get
You should not expect a large team. This is a hands on role in a business that values people who are willing to get involved.
Interested?
If this sounds like something you would like to have a further discussion around, then please contact me.
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