Compliance Assurance Manager

Broadgate; Bath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadgate in Bath is seeking an experienced Compliance Assurance Manager to strengthen governance, risk management and regulatory oversight within a regulated environment. You will lead the Compliance Assurance programme across the business and develop a comprehensive framework to monitor controls and remediation actions.

The role requires strong capability in second line of defence, stakeholder engagement and delivering training to promote a strong compliance culture.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in compliance, risk or internal audit within a regulated environment.
• Experience operating in a Second Line of Defence model.
• Proven people management capabilities.
• Strong governance, risk management and internal controls understanding.
• Knowledge of UK financial services regulation and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Compliance Assurance programme across the business.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework.
• Conduct thematic and risk-based reviews.
• Provide independent challenge to senior stakeholders.
• Monitor remediation actions and assess effectiveness.
• Review risk assessments and governance arrangements.
• Support regulatory compliance monitoring and risk identification.
• Deliver guidance on regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Manage and develop the compliance team.
• Promote a positive compliance and risk culture throughout the organisation.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives.
• Contribute to regulatory change projects and business improvement.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Internal controls

Education

Professional qualifications

Job description

Compliance Assurance Manager

The Opportunity to join a growing and well-established regulated organisation is seeking an experienced Compliance Assurance Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to play a key role in strengthening governance, risk management and regulatory oversight within a dynamic and evolving business.

Some Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Compliance Assurance programme across the business.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance and assurance framework.
• Conduct thematic and risk-based compliance reviews.
• Provide independent challenge to business areas and senior stakeholders.
• Monitor the implementation of remediation actions and assess their effectiveness.
• Review and challenge risk assessments, controls and governance arrangements.
• Support ongoing monitoring of regulatory compliance and emerging risks.
• Provide guidance on regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Support internal and external assurance activities where required.
• Manage and develop members of the compliance team.
• Promote a positive compliance and risk culture throughout the organisation.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives.
• Contribute to regulatory change projects and business improvement initiatives.

Experience

• Significant experience within a Compliance, Risk or Internal Audit function in a regulated environment.
• Experience operating within a Second Line of Defence model.
• Previous people management experience.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Sound knowledge of UK financial services regulation and regulatory expectations.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and providing constructive challenge.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.