Head of Compliance (SMF16) - Pensions

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Manchester is seeking a Head of Compliance (SMF16) for their new pension technology platform. This role offers flexibility to work remotely or in-office. The successful candidate will manage the FCA application and lead compliance frameworks. Ideal applicants should have strong pensions knowledge, experience with FCA, and be confident in challenging leadership teams.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Opportunity to build a team

Support for regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Compliance leader, preferably with SMF16 responsibilities.
• Strong track record of FCA engagement and deep pensions knowledge.
• Ability to design and implement compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the compliance function while assisting with the FCA application.
• Design and monitor compliance frameworks, policies, procedures.
• Guide new product launches and manage regulatory interactions.

Skills

Pensions knowledge

Regulatory compliance

FCA engagement

CASS experience

Team leadership

Job description

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Head of Compliance (SMF16) - Pensions, manchester

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Client:

Willow Resourcing Limited

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Compliance (SMF16)

Pensions Platform

Looking for greater flexibility to work from home, or anywhere in the world?

Or perhaps you’re keen to help build a business from the ground-up, with Compliance at its heart?

This next-generation pension technology platform will provide execution and custody services to financial advisors across the UK. Backed by one the of the world’s leading FinTech VC funds, this business will transform the infrastructure powering financial advice.

They also have a really flexible working policy. You can work completely remotely, you can go into the office every day, or anything in between, it’s entirely up to you. Whatever suits you and your circumstances best.

You’ll be the firm’s first Compliance hire at a time when they are seeking to complete their FCA application and will assist in the authorisation process.

Prior to ‘going live’, you’ll use your strong experience of pensions compliance to work extensively with the developers to ensure all back office systems and processes are regulatory robust and fit for purpose.

Initially a standalone role but with the potential to build your own team going forward, you’ll serve as the firm’s SMF16, ensuring ongoing compliance with FCA rules and regulations. You’ll also act as the principal point of contact with the FCA, managing all regulatory interactions and submissions.

You’ll lead the design, implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks, policies and procedures, with emphasis on pensions and CASS compliance.

You’ll provide regulatory guidance and oversight across business units, including new product launches, client operations and marketing and advise the Board on regulatory developments and their potential impact on business strategy.

You’ll be an experienced Compliance leader and SMF16 with deep pensions knowledge (preferably personal pensions, SIPPs etc.) and a strong track record of FCA engagement. Previous CASS experience would also be advantageous.

This role will suit a direct talker, who is confident challenging leadership teams as and when required.

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 [emailprotected] telling me that you’re interested. We’ll pick it up from there.