Compliance Manager

JD Williams; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fashion retailer in Greater Manchester is seeking a Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal policies. The role includes drafting compliance policies, managing risks, and promoting a compliance culture within the team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in UK financial services compliance, excellent analytical skills, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Company pension with up to 8% contribution

Mental Health support

Colleague discount across all brands

Onsite café and local restaurant discounts

Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a compliance role within UK financial services.
• Experience of preparing FCA permissions applications preferable.
• Demonstrable experience of organising team affairs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to FCA, GDPR, UK Bribery Act, and other regulations.
• Draft, review, and update compliance policies and procedures.
• Identify compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Strong understanding of UK financial services regulations

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communicator

High attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Professional certifications (ICA or similar)

Job description

We’re looking for a Compliance Manager to join our Risk & Compliance team here at N Brown where you’ll be responsible for ensuring the organisation complies with all relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards.

The Compliance Manager plays a key role in identifying and mitigating compliance risks, fostering a culture of compliance, and supporting business operations within the legal and regulatory framework, with an absolute focus on delivering good customer outcomes.

What will you do as a Compliance Manager?

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to FCA, GDPR, UK Bribery Act, AML regulations, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct regulatory horizon scanning and work with business stakeholders to implement changes accordingly.
• Liaise with regulators and manage regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare applications for FCA permissions.

Policy Development & Implementation

• Draft, review, and update compliance policies and procedures.
• Ensure policies are embedded across the organisation and reflect current regulations.
• Ensure policies and business standards are up to date and prepared in good time to get the appropriate approval.

Risk Management

• Identify compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and maintain risk registers.

Training & Awareness

• Design compliance training modules.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behaviour.

Financial Crime & Conduct Risk

• Support the MLRO in maintaining AML frameworks and training.
• Oversee conduct risk and consumer duty frameworks.
• Work with Fraud business areas to ensure good outcomes for customers and impacted parties.

What skills and experience will you have?

• Strong understanding of UK financial services regulations with particular knowledge of the FCA Handbook, CCA, GDPR, etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a project team.
• Effective communicator with ability to influence at all levels.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Professional certifications desirable (ICA or similar).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a compliance role within UK financial services.
• Experience of preparing FCA permissions applications preferable.
• Demonstrable experience of organising team affairs and scheduled outputs.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office at a minimum)
• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time - all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown - who we are and why work for us?

At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We’re a forward‑thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer‑obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list – as voted for by our very own colleagues!

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!