Compliance Analyst / Officer
Location: London
Type: Permanent, full time
Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
QBE is looking for a Compliance Analyst / Officer to join our friendly and supportive Compliance team. This role is ideal for someone with early-career experience in insurance compliance who is ready to grow their skills in sanctions, financial crime, and regulatory requirements.
We are also open to considering applicants operating at a slightly more experienced Analyst level, where they can demonstrate strong relevant experience and the right approach to learning, collaboration and team fit.
You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues, with the opportunity to learn gradually and contribute to meaningful compliance activity in a close‑knit team environment.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
As a Compliance Analyst / Officer, you will gain hands‑on experience across core compliance operations while building confidence and capability in a collaborative setting.
Assist with monitoring the sanctions inbox, including sanctions screening and due diligence checks.
Support the team in managing the sanctions screening tool and uploading of data for overnight batch sanctions screening, closely working with IT specialists.
Support with the investigation and analysis of matches flagged in the sanctions screening tool.
Help prioritise and manage business referrals with guidance from senior team members.
Support the review of sanctions-related referrals.
Contribute to reviews of regulatory updates and assist in sharing key points internally.
Involvement with AML queries and close interaction with the financial crime team.
Assist with gathering and organising data for management information, dashboards, and reports.
Help prepare meeting papers and documents for committees and boards.
Support general compliance department activities and the delivery of the Compliance Plan.
About you
Some experience in insurance compliance, financial crime, or a similar regulatory support role.
Keen to learn and develop compliance skills, with a proactive and steady approach.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing tasks with support.
Interest in understanding regulatory changes and how they affect the business.
Basic analytical and research skills with good attention to detail.
Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Exposure to sanctions or financial crime processes is helpful but not essential.
Familiarity with the Lloyd’s market is an advantage.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
To learn more about our achievements, click here
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Client Counseling, Communication, Compliance Programs, Compliance Strategies, Compliance Training, Critical Thinking, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting and Analysis, Risk Management, Sound Judgment, Stakeholder ManagementHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
