Compliance Manager

Vivo Talent; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME business bank in London is seeking a Compliance Manager to take ownership of compliance functions. You will directly influence the bank's operations and work closely with senior leadership and regulatory bodies. This hybrid role offers a chance to build compliance frameworks in a lean team. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in banking compliance and FCA regulations, along with a practical mindset.

Qualifications

• Solid compliance experience within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and governance requirements.
• Pragmatic and adaptable in a lean team environment.

Responsibilities

• Own compliance across a small business bank.
• Act as primary contact for FCA and senior leadership.
• Build and monitor compliance frameworks and policies.
• Advise on regulatory changes and compliance risks.

Skills

Compliance experience

Knowledge of FCA regulations

Commercial mindset

Hands-on approach

Job description

Compliance Manager / Head of Compliance / SME Bank / | London / Hybrid - £70,000 to £80,000

Looking for a role where you can own compliance and actually see the impact of your work? This SME business bank is growing fast, and we're looking for a Compliance Manager to join our small, close-knit team.

Whether you're ready to step into your first standalone lead role, or you're an experienced compliance manager looking to move out of big, siloed institutions, this is a chance to be hands-on, visible, and directly influence how the bank operates.

What you'll be doing:

• Taking full ownership of compliance across a small but growing business bank
• Acting as the primary point of contact for the FCA and senior leadership
• Building, embedding, and monitoring compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures
• Advising the business on regulatory change and compliance risks
• Providing practical, hands-on support and training across the team

What we're looking for:

• Solid compliance experience within banking or financial services
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and governance requirements
• A pragmatic, commercial mindset with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders
• Hands-on and adaptable - comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial team

If you want autonomy, influence, and the chance to make compliance central to the success of a growing SME bank, this is the move for you