Louise Nicholls

Director | Risk and Compliance

London, UK

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Louise joined Taylor Root’s compliance division in 2018. She is an experienced compliance recruiter across financial services with deep expertise in both the London market and general insurance sectors, including Lloyd’s syndicates, MGAs, brokers and specialty insurers and re-insurers. She began her recruitment career in 2008 and has specialised exclusively in compliance recruitment since 2013.

With a strong network and understanding of regulatory demands, Louise recruits across the full spectrum of compliance roles, from analyst level to Chief Compliance Officer supporting both permanent hires and interim assignments. Her clients value her market insight, discretion and ability to match the right talent with the right culture.

Louise is passionate about helping insurance firms navigate the evolving regulatory landscape by building high-performing compliance teams that drive integrity and resilience.

Lousie' Latest jobs

  • Permanent

Business Integrity & Due Diligence Manager

Business Integrity & Due Diligence Manager London or Nairobi We’re working with an international investment organisation looking to appoint a Business Integrity Manager to join its global Legal and Business Integrity function. This is a broad role supporting investments and transactions across Africa and Asia, working closely with legal, commercial and investment teams to identify, […]
  • Salary Up to GBP80000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 9 hours ago

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  • Permanent

KYC Analyst – Private Markets

Private Markets & Investor Onboarding London (Office-Based) | Competitive Salary + Equity We’re partnering with an innovative, VC-backed technology business that is transforming AML, KYC and investor onboarding across the private markets sector. Working with leading asset managers, fund administrators and financial institutions, they are using AI and workflow technology to modernise what has historically […]
  • Salary GBP45000 – GBP55000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Permanent

Compliance Consultant – Spanish Speaking

Spanish Speaking Compliance Consultant Location: London (hybrid) Fractional: 1 – 3 days per week Salary: £130,000 – £150,000 (pro rata) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing international business as it builds and embeds a new corporate compliance framework across multiple jurisdictions. This is a highly visible role, offering the chance to shape […]
  • Salary GBP130000 – GBP160000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Technology (in-house)
  • Permanent

MLRO & DPO

MLRO & Data Protection Officer Bristol (Hybrid) | Permanent | Full-Time A growing business services organisation is seeking its first in-house MLRO & Data Protection Officer to take ownership of AML, financial crime, data protection and wider compliance activities across the business. This is an opportunity to join a well-established company undergoing continued growth, where […]
  • Salary GBP90000 – GBP100000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Banking (in-house)
  • Permanent

Head of Supervision, Banking

Head of Banking Supervision A leading international financial services regulator is seeking an experienced banking regulatory leader to head its Banking Supervision function. This is a high-profile executive appointment offering the opportunity to shape supervisory strategy, influence regulatory policy and oversee the prudential supervision of a significant banking sector operating within a globally recognised international […]
  • Salary Up to GBP180000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 4 weeks ago

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