Head of Compliance (SMF16) - Consumer Lending

Willow Resourcing Limited; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Compliance to design and implement a compliance framework for a consumer lending client. This position offers flexibility with remote work and emphasizes the importance of fair treatment for customers. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of relevant regulations and a proven track record in team management. For those ready to advance their career, this role provides an excellent opportunity to step into a significant position with industry recognition.

Qualifications

• Experienced Compliance Manager from consumer lending sector.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant regulations such as CONC, PRIN, DISP, SYSC.
• Proven ability to manage and develop small teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a compliance framework for strategic growth.
• Provide oversight to manage conduct and regulatory risks.
• Ensure fair customer treatment as per Consumer Duty.

Skills

Strong knowledge of CONC regulations

Proven team management experience

Ability to challenge senior management

Understanding of Consumer Duty

Job description

Head of Compliance (SMF16)

Consumer Lending

Location: Remote (UK)

Salary: To £95k + benefits

Are you looking for your first Head of Compliance (SMF16) role?

That’s what’s on offer here.

It’s been a frustrating market for anyone looking to step up into an SMF16 role, with most employers tending to replace like with like, focusing on those already experienced at this level.

But this forward-thinking client sees this position as an ideal opportunity for you to make that step up. You’ll be reporting into a very highly respected Compliance Director who’ll provide you with all the support you need to be successful.

And you’ll get all the flexibility that working from home provides.

What you’ll be doing

Working for an established, successful consumer lender and managing a small team of 2, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining a future-proof compliance framework that actively enables strategic, compliant growth.

You’ll provide proactive oversight, guidance and strategic challenge to manage both conduct and regulatory risk effectively.

And your unwavering commitment to the fair treatment of customers will directly shape the firm’s operations and ensure the consistent delivery of positive customer outcomes in line with Consumer Duty.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced Compliance Manager from the consumer lending / consumer credit arena with a strong working knowledge of relevant regulations including CONC, PRIN, DISP, SYSC and Consumer Duty.

You’ll have a proven track record of managing and developing small teams and will be able to demonstrate the ability to act as a trusted and pragmatic business partner with experience of successfully challenging senior management as and when required.

Interested?

If so, click apply and send over your CV.

Not got an up to date CV?

Don’t worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on 0121 274 0357 for a confidential discussion or email me at [e-mail] letting me know that you’re interested. We’ll pick it up from there.