Compliance Manager

Connect Recruitment; Burnham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Recruitment is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager to lead the compliance function across UK entities, under the Head of Compliance and MLRO. The role drives the compliance framework, oversight activities and regulatory implementation with strategic leadership and hands-on delivery.

The position requires extensive FCA/regulatory knowledge, strong stakeholder management, and travel across the UK, with a hybrid work pattern (two days remote). A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education as indicated in the candidate profile.
• Experience in Compliance, Risk, or Internal Audit within Financial Services.
• Knowledge of FCA regulations, Consumer Duty and UK regulatory framework.
• Proven track record leading reviews and remediation activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent report writing for senior management and governance committees.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Compliance & MLRO in implementing and maintaining the company’s Compliance Framework across UK entities.
• Provide day-to-day leadership of the Compliance function and oversee monitoring, oversight and regulatory implementation.
• Act as deputy for the Head of Compliance when appropriate and drive delivery of initiatives across the business.
• Lead regional compliance reviews, engage with stakeholders and retailers, and represent the function as needed.
• Travel extensively across the UK to support Regional Compliance Managers and conduct reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Senior Compliance Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Sleugh

Reports to: Head of Compliance

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Compliance Manager supports the Head of Compliance & MLRO in implementing and maintaining the Company s Compliance Framework across all UK entities.

This role provides day-to-day leadership of the Compliance function, acting as the primary operational lead for compliance oversight activities, intermediary oversight, compliance monitoring, and regulatory implementation. The Senior Compliance Manager will deputise for the Head of Compliance when appropriate and ensure the effective delivery of compliance initiatives throughout the business.

The position operates on a hybrid basis (two days remote working), combining strategic oversight with operational leadership. Regular travel across the UK is required to support Regional Compliance Managers, conduct compliance reviews, engage with business stakeholders and retailers, and represent the Compliance function as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree-level education preferably a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience within a Compliance, Risk, or Internal Audit function in Financial Services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FCA regulations, Consumer Duty, and the UK regulatory framework.
• Proven experience in intermediary oversight and second-line compliance monitoring.
• Demonstrated success in leading compliance reviews and managing regulatory remediation activities.
• Experience in managing and developing teams to achieve high performance.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all organisational levels.
• Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports for senior management and governance committees.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the UK.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Commitment to fostering collaboration and supporting colleagues development.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.
• Sound judgement and decisive decision-making skills.
• Commercially astute with a practical approach to regulatory compliance.
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively and diplomatically.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced regulatory environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform under pressure.
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style.
• Passion for developing individuals and enhancing organisational capability.