Assisting the team manager in leading the team, and covering in their absence
Overseeing and supporting our Senior Associates to design and deliver the supervisory strategies for firms, ensuring that the team’s written documents are clear and accurate, relaying complex information in the FCA tone
Leading key stakeholder engagement, and acting as a point of escalation when required when dealing with either internal or external stakeholders
Guiding and assisting our management of day-to-day relationships with key insurers in the life insurance market, engaging regularly with senior managers and executives
Analysing complex information to understand the risks posed by firms, make recommendations for action and ensure that the team’s recommendations are clear and robust
Ensuring the team’s approach to reactive casework is appropriate and in line with standards and SLAs
Coaching and developing the team to achieve high standards in delivering their work and progress towards their career aspirations
Playing a leading role within Supervision, Policy & Competition Division (SPC) in contributing to the successful delivery of divisional priorities and portfolio strategies

Financial services experience gained in a risk management, regulatory, or commercial environment
Demonstrated experience of working within the Life Insurance sector
Proven experience of coaching and mentoring other members of the team
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical skills, including an ability to understand complex and varied information and to quickly identify key data/issues
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to convey complex issues in a coherent, logical and compelling way
An understanding of retail financial services markets, including business models, products and risks
Knowledge of the life insurance industry in the UK
Using experience, knowledge and professional judgement to make complex risk-based decisions.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders).
Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

Lead Life Insurance Associate

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