Compliance Manager

BWD Search & Selection; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a 2nd Line Compliance Specialist to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance is at the heart of the business, allowing you to influence control improvements and engage with senior leadership. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy a collaborative environment where your insights truly make a difference. You will be tasked with delivering comprehensive compliance monitoring, conducting audits, and shaping the compliance function. If you have a passion for compliance and want to help navigate the regulatory landscape, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

15% pensions contribution

Bonus

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in 2LoD compliance within financial services.
• Deep knowledge of FCA Handbooks and Consumer Duty.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk-based compliance monitoring and conduct audits.
• Influence control improvements and champion compliance culture.

Skills

Compliance Monitoring

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

QCF Level 4 DipFA or DipPFS

Job description

Job Description

2nd Line Compliance Specialist | up to £50k

Leeds | 3 days WFH

Join a firm where compliance isn’t a box-ticking exercise – it’s central to doing the right thing, the right way.

Are you someone who thrives on providing real value through compliance and building trusted partnerships across the business? If you know the regulatory ropes and want to help shape how a business meets its Consumer Duty head-on – we want to hear from you.

You’ll:

Deliver risk-based 2LoD compliance monitoring as part of our Compliance Plan.

Conduct audits, risk assessments, and assurance reviews with a sharp eye and balanced judgment.

Influence the business on control improvements and risk mitigation.

Champion a culture of compliance and customer-centric conduct risk management.

Play a pivotal role in FCA engagements, including thematic reviews and regulatory visits.

Produce clear, insightful reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.

You’ll Bring:

A QCF Level 4 DipFA or DipPFS (or equivalent)

Hands-on experience in 2LoD compliance within financial services.

Deep knowledge of the regulatory landscape, including FCA Handbooks (COBS, SYSC, T&C, etc.), Consumer Duty, data protection, and financial crime frameworks.

Strong communication skills – you can challenge with diplomacy and influence with credibility.

A collaborative mindset – you're comfortable advising senior stakeholders and working in partnership across departments.

You’ll Get:

£40k - £50k salary + 15% pensions contribution + bonus.

A varied role where your insight makes a real difference to the business and its clients.

A Leeds-based hybrid setup – 2 days in office.

The chance to shape a forward-thinking compliance function with a strong voice at the table.

Sound like you? Let’s chat. Apply now or message me directly for a confidential conversation.