Group Head of Compliance

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. Own the Group's compliance policies, risk assessments, monitoring plans and regulatory calendar across all jurisdictions .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in compliance management within the insurance and financial services sectors, with a strong focus on regulatory obligations, anti-money laundering, and customer due diligence. Proficient in drafting policies, managing regulator correspondence, and delivering compliance training.

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Compliance ManagementAnti-Money LaunderingRegulatory CorrespondenceFCA Handbook KnowledgeCompliance Qualification

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentRegulatory MappingPolicy DraftingRegulatory Returns PreparationCompliance TestingIncident InvestigationCustomer Due DiligenceSanctions OversightFinancial Promotions ReviewProduct Governance

Soft Skills

Excellent Written EnglishClear Documentation

Tools & Technologies

Centralised Compliance PlatformCompliance Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance

Industry Keywords

Insurance ComplianceFinancial Services ComplianceUK GDPRPOPIAGuernsey Financial Services CommissionCayman Islands Monetary AuthoritySouth African FAISFICAFSCA Compliance Officer ApprovalDelegated Authority Arrangements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Group's compliance policies, risk assessments, monitoring plans and regulatory calendar across all jurisdictions
Maintain a comprehensive compliance register with named owners, measurable outcomes and due dates
Map regulatory obligations by entity and jurisdiction
Oversee anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions, customer due diligence and know-your-customer controls
Oversee screening, suspicious activity escalation and regulatory record-keeping
Oversee complaints handling and management reporting
Review financial promotions, marketing materials and websites before publication
Oversee product governance and fair value assessments for insurance and surety products
Prepare and submit regulatory returns, notifications and change-in-control filings
Manage regulator correspondence and responses to queries and application comments
Support licence applications for new entities and cells with legal advisers
Maintain a RAG compliance scoreboard and deliver a structured compliance testing programme
Investigate and record breaches and incidents and ensure remediation actions are completed
Deliver quarterly compliance reports to the Group Board and relevant supported entity boards
Coordinate compliance with UK GDPR and South Africa's POPIA with the data protection lead
Deliver compliance training and maintain completion records
Manage a centralised compliance platform
Work with the Head of Agentic Operations to develop AI-enabled compliance monitoring and onboarding agents with human sign-off at every decision point

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8 years' experience in insurance, insurance intermediaries or financial services compliance
At least 3 years leading a compliance function or team
Working knowledge of the FCA Handbook and Money Laundering Regulations 2017, gained in the UK or a UK-facing role
Hands-on experience in anti-money laundering, sanctions and customer due diligence
Experience drafting policies and managing regulator correspondence and submissions
Excellent written English, with the ability to produce clear, precise and concise documentation
Experience with the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC), Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) or another offshore insurance regulator
Knowledge of South African FAIS and FICA requirements, or FSCA compliance officer approval
Experience in surety, construction insurance, Lloyd's or delegated authority arrangements
Experience implementing compliance management systems or automation
A recognised compliance qualification, such as the ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
UK business hours
Senior leadership opportunity
Opportunity to work in an international, AI-first business