Compliance Monitoring and Assurance Manager

Lorien; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK financial services organization based in Glasgow is seeking a Compliance Monitoring and Assurance Manager to lead risk-based compliance reviews across various banking sectors. This role offers flexibility and opportunities for career growth within a supportive and inclusive culture. The ideal candidate will have strong compliance experience and a deep understanding of UK regulatory requirements. A competitive salary of £74k plus additional benefits is offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in compliance monitoring, assurance, audit, or risk roles.
• Excellent understanding of UK regulatory requirements, including FCA Handbook.
• Ability to lead reviews independently and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver risk-based compliance reviews from scoping to reporting.
• Produce high-quality reports for senior stakeholders, including board-level audiences.
• Engage with stakeholders to influence outcomes and drive improvements.

Skills

Compliance monitoring

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory understanding

Education

ICA or similar qualifications

Job description

Compliance Monitoring and Assurance Manager

Location: Glasgow or Leicester (Hybrid working - 3 days/week in office)

Salary: £74k (may be flexible for the right candidate) + £6,000 car allowance + excellent benefits

Type: Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK financial services organisation for two Compliance Monitoring & Assurance Managers to join their Consumer Protection team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead end-to-end compliance reviews across a broad customer lifecycle, from retail to corporate and wholesale banking.

The team is led by experienced senior managers with deep expertise in consumer protection. You will lead and report on risk-based assurance reviews to identify risks, control themes, potential customer harm, and root causes. You will drive corrective actions to mitigate these risks and improve control frameworks.

If you have experience in a similar role and an inquisitive mindset, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and deliver risk-based compliance reviews from scoping to reporting and action management
• Assess regulatory risks across FCA, PSR, and other consumer protection frameworks
• Produce high-quality reports for senior stakeholders, including board-level audiences
• Manage issue validation and follow-up actions post-review
• Contribute to the annual compliance monitoring plan and provide regulatory insights
• Engage with stakeholders up to director level, influencing outcomes and driving improvements
• Focus on customer outcomes and identify risks beyond standard policies

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in compliance monitoring, assurance, audit, or risk roles
• Ability to lead reviews independently and manage teams in a matrix environment
• Excellent understanding of UK regulatory requirements (FCA Handbook, Consumer Duty)
• Background in investment, retail, or corporate banking is highly desirable
• ICA or similar qualifications are beneficial but not essential
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join?

• Variety of work across different business areas
• Opportunities to learn and grow in areas of interest
• High visibility and impact within the organization
• Flexible working arrangements and inclusive culture
• Strong career progression opportunities

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