Compliance Manager

Bank of London; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in London seeks a compliance adviser to provide guidance and improve compliance policies. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of UK financial regulations and experience in a compliance role within banking or payments. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. The position is full-time and based on-site, with a focus on fostering a culture of compliance.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of UK financial regulation including PRA and FCA.
• Experience in banking or payments is ideal.
• Ability to communicate complex regulations simply.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance guidance across the bank.
• Design and improve compliance policies and controls.
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting services.
• Conduct compliance monitoring reviews.
• Support regulatory engagement and training.

Skills

Understanding of UK financial regulation

Experience in compliance or regulatory roles

Clear communication skills

Ability to work independently

Problem-solving approach

Job description

Overview

Bank of London offers a safer business banking model by holding all deposits at the Bank of England, eliminating the risk of 'bank runs.' It provides services such as Deposit-as-a-Service (DaaS), Embedded Banking, real-time Clearing, Payments, and Settlement, as well as Commercial Banking tailored to businesses. Powered by proprietary technology, the bank collaborates with SAP Fioneer to deliver innovative solutions. With a focus on exceptional service and core values of compassion, ownership, and curiosity, the bank strives for excellence in all it does.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted adviser to teams across the bank, providing practical, risk-based compliance guidance.
• Help design and improve policies, processes, and controls that keep the Bank safe, compliant and client-focused.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on our products and services.
• Carry out compliance monitoring reviews, identify issues and track remediation.
• Support regulatory engagement, including drafting responses and preparing colleagues for supervisory meetings.
• Contribute compliance input to the development of new products and services.
• Deliver engaging training and awareness sessions that bring compliance to life.
• Help foster a culture where compliance is part of how we do things every day.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of UK financial regulation (PRA, FCA) and how it applies to banks and payment services firms, in particular the Payment Services Regulations, Consumer Duty, governance and conduct related rules.
• Experience in a compliance or regulatory role, ideally in banking or payments.
• Clear, confident communication skills that can translate complex regulation into plain language.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise and deliver multiple priorities.
• A pragmatic, problem-solving approach and the confidence to challenge constructively.

Location

• London (5 days per week in the office)
• Travel to other locations may be required on occasion.

Diversity

Bank of London is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion, diversity and belonging. All qualified applicants are welcome and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion or religious expression, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity and expression, transgender, national origin, or military veteran status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Banking