Compliance Manager

Connect Recruitment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Recruitment seeks a Senior Compliance Manager to support the Head of Compliance & MLRO in implementing the Company’s UK compliance framework across all entities. You will lead the compliance function day-to-day, including oversight activities, intermediary oversight, monitoring, and regulatory implementation.

The role requires travel across the UK, deputising for the Head of Compliance when appropriate and driving compliance initiatives with stakeholders and regions to maintain robust

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Compliance & MLRO in implementing and maintaining the Company’s Compliance Framework across all UK entities.
• Lead day-to-day compliance function, including intermediary oversight, monitoring, and regulatory implementation.
• Deputise for the Head of Compliance when appropriate and drive compliance initiatives across the business.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory oversight

Leadership

Regulatory reporting

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

Driving licence

Intermediary oversight

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

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