Regulatory Policy & Compliance Manager – Insurance MGA
We are partnering with a growing international insurance MGA to appoint a Regulatory Policy & Compliance Manager to support the continued development of its regulatory framework, governance structure, and policy oversight capabilities.
This is a key role within an expanding London Market business, suited to an experienced compliance professional with strong regulatory interpretation and policy management expertise. The successful candidate will play a central role in monitoring regulatory developments, translating complex FCA requirements into practical business guidance, and ensuring internal policies and frameworks remain aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.
The position will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and act as a trusted point of contact for regulatory policy interpretation and governance-related matters.
Please note:
- Previous London Market insurance experience is essential.
- Experience within an insurance broker or intermediary/MGA environment is strongly preferred.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
The Role
The Regulatory Policy & Compliance Manager will support the business in meeting its regulatory obligations through structured horizon scanning, regulatory analysis, policy oversight, and governance support activities.
This role requires an individual with strong technical regulatory knowledge, excellent analytical capability, and the ability to translate complex regulatory developments into clear, practical, and commercially relevant internal guidance.
The successful candidate will also play a key role in maintaining robust policy governance processes and supporting regulatory engagement activities across the wider organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Policy & Interpretation
- Conduct structured horizon scanning to identify relevant FCA regulatory developments and emerging regulatory risks.
- Analyse regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business, policies, frameworks, and operational processes.
- Translate regulatory developments into actionable internal requirements and implementation considerations.
- Produce clear and practical regulatory interpretation guidance for internal stakeholders.
- Support updates to compliance frameworks, policies, and governance documentation.
- Maintain comprehensive audit trails linking external regulatory obligations to internal policies and procedures.
Policy Governance & Oversight
- Coordinate annual and ad hoc reviews of Compliance policies and associated documentation.
- Manage policy governance processes including contributor engagement, version control, approval tracking, and review cycles.
- Review and refine policy documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, completeness, and regulatory alignment.
- Support the ongoing enhancement of policy management standards and documentation controls.
Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
- Act as a key point of contact for regulatory policy interpretation and governance-related queries.
- Provide practical and commercially focused compliance guidance to stakeholders across the business.
- Support regulatory engagement activities, including oversight and coordination of regulatory submissions and returns.
- Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across Compliance, Operations, and business functions.
- Contribute to wider Compliance projects and strategic initiatives as required.
Skills & Experience Required
- Essential experience within a Compliance, Regulatory Policy, or Regulatory Reporting role in the London Market insurance sector.
- Strong working knowledge of FCA Handbook requirements relevant to insurance brokers and intermediaries.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within regulatory compliance, regulatory policy, or governance-focused roles.
- Experience within an insurance broker, intermediary, or wholesale insurance environment is strongly preferred.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, or maintaining compliance policies and governance documentation is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of the insurance broker operating model and wider wholesale insurance market.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex UK regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business guidance.
- Strong written communication and documentation skills.
- Excellent organisational and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively within a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented compliance professional with strong technical regulatory expertise and the ability to operate confidently across both policy and advisory responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, managing regulatory change initiatives, and supporting the continued development of robust and proportionate compliance frameworks within a growing international insurance business.
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