Compliance Manager

recruitment22; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

recruitment22 is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager / MLRO for an established UK financial services business in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. The role oversees the compliance function, liaises with senior leadership, and ensures adherence to FCA and regulatory obligations, with a clear path to ownership of the compliance program.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in UK financial services, hold or be able to hold SMF16/SMF17, and demonstrate strong analytical, communication and

Qualifications

• 5+ years' compliance experience within UK financial services.
• You must have current approval for, or the ability to hold, SMF16 and SMF17.
• Previous experience acting as an MLRO.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations, SM&CR and financial services compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Maintain and enhance horizon scanning and regulatory change processes.
• Manage and develop the firm's SM&CR arrangements.
• Oversee and maintain the compliance policy framework.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of regulatory returns.
• Provide practical compliance advice and guidance across the business.
• Act as an escalation point for complex compliance matters.
• Identify, assess and elevate material compliance risks and issues.
• Maintain and develop the compliance risk and controls register.
• Produce compliance reports, recommendations and management information for senior leadership.
• Oversee compliance training, attestations and related processes.
• Review and improve compliance processes to ensure they remain effective and fit for purpose.
• Lead and support members of the compliance team, encouraging technical development and best practice.

Skills

MLRO experience

Regulatory compliance

FCA knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

Intelligent Office

Finplan

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Compliance Manager / MLRO

Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience

An established and growing UK financial services business is looking to appoint an experienced Compliance Manager / MLRO to join its team.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing a robust compliance framework, providing practical regulatory guidance across the business and ensuring the firm continues to meet its FCA and wider regulatory obligations.

This is a broad role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the compliance function while working closely with senior stakeholders and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Maintain and enhance horizon scanning and regulatory change processes.
• Manage and develop the firm's SM&CR arrangements.
• Oversee and maintain the compliance policy framework.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of regulatory returns.
• Provide practical compliance advice and guidance across the business.
• Act as an escalation point for complex compliance matters.
• Identify, assess and elevate material compliance risks and issues.
• Maintain and develop the compliance risk and controls register.
• Produce compliance reports, recommendations and management information for senior leadership.
• Oversee compliance training, attestations and related processes.
• Review and improve compliance processes to ensure they remain effective and fit for purpose.
• Lead and support members of the compliance team, encouraging technical development and best practice.

You'll ideally have:

• 5+ years' compliance experience within UK financial services.
• You must have current approval for, or the ability to hold, SMF16 and SMF17.
• Previous experience acting as an MLRO.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations, SM&CR and financial services compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• The confidence to work independently and provide advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience with financial services back-office systems; Intelligent Office or Finplan would be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000 - £70,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a broad and influential compliance role.
• Close exposure to senior leadership.
• The opportunity to shape and develop the firm's compliance framework.
• A professional, collaborative and growing financial services environment.

If you're an experienced Compliance Manager / MLRO looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we'd be interested in hearing from you.