Lead Supervisor - Insurance

Lead Supervisor - Insurance

Division: Supervision, Policy and Competition (SPC)

Directorate: Insurance Supervision

Department: Market Interventions - Flexible

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £59,000 to £73,700 & London from £65,000 to £81,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

This role is graded as: Lead Associate - Regulatory

Your recruitment contact is Shafika via  Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

Join us in shaping the future of UK financial services. We’re the regulator that keeps financial markets fair, competitive, and effective—so consumers are protected and the economy can thrive. By joining our team, you’ll help safeguard millions of people, drive innovation, and influence the way financial services evolve.

Our Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) division is at the heart of this mission. We:

• Supervise firms and individuals to ensure they meet the highest standards.
• Set and refine policy to keep the industry robust and forward-looking.
• Tackle competition issues to make markets work better for everyone.

Within SPC, the Insurance Directorate oversees a diverse range of insurance firms—from small intermediaries to global players—making sure they operate responsibly and deliver for customers.

Your impact? Helping create a safer, fairer, and more dynamic financial system for the UK.

This is a role where your decisions shape the future of the UK insurance market. You’ll be at the forefront of protecting consumers and influencing how firms operate. You will be responsible for overseeing large volumes of supervisory information, managing complex cases, and leading team members to ensure effective delivery of regulatory objectives.

If you’re passionate about making financial services fair, effective, and trustworthy, this is your opportunity to lead change that truly counts.

• Lead the way in shaping a safer insurance market – Oversee firms to spot and tackle risks early, protect consumers and keep the industry stable.
• Inspire and grow a talented team – Mentor, develop and lead colleagues to create a high-performing team that delivers real impact.
• Think big and act boldly – Design smart, forward-thinking strategies to address complex challenges and strengthen the resilience of, and help to grow, the insurance sector.
• Influence at the top – Work directly with senior leaders, driving conversations that shape decisions and set the direction for the supervision of firms and the wider insurance market.
• Turn insight into action – Analyse data and intelligence to uncover potential harm, enabling timely interventions that build trust and confidence.
• Stay ahead of the curve – Keep up with industry trends and regulatory changes to anticipate risks and protect consumers before issues arise.

This role isn’t just about what you bring—it’s about where you can go. You’ll have the chance to deepen your knowledge, expand your leadership skills, and shape the future of insurance regulation.

Minimum:

• Leadership – Proven experience in managing or mentoring teams, with a passion for developing talent and building high-performing groups.
• Insurance expertise – Solid understanding of insurance business models, regulatory frameworks, and the challenges shaping the sector.
• Analytical skills – Ability to interpret complex data and market intelligence to identify risks and drive sound decision making.

Essential:

• Influential communicator – Skilled at engaging stakeholders, from peers and internal teams to senior external executives, and building trusted relationships.
• Clear and compelling storyteller – Able to distil complex insights into clear, actionable messages, both in writing and in person.
• Boardroom confidence – Comfortable leading discussions with C‑suite leaders and making risk‑based judgements that stand up to scrutiny.
• Agility and forward‑thinking – Adaptable to change, proactive learner, and ready to embrace new challenges in a fast‑moving regulatory landscape.
• Regulatory know‑how – Practical experience in conduct and prudential regulation, with…