Head of Life and Pensions Compliance Advisory

St. James’s Place; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Head of Life and Pensions Compliance Advisory. This mid-senior level role involves leading compliance activities, providing expert advice, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance advisory roles and a strong understanding of regulatory issues in the Life and Pensions sectors. The position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

28 Days Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

10% Non-Contributory Pension

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Compliance Advisory roles within financial services.
• Understanding of the three lines of defence model.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance activities for SJUK and SJPIA as SMF16.
• Act as a trusted advisor on regulatory matters.
• Present on regulatory issues to the SJP Board.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Product Knowledge

Compliance Advisory Experience

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification

Job description

Head of Life and Pensions Compliance Advisory

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Are you ready to chart your own career path? At SJP, we need talented individuals like yourself to support our evolving culture. If you’re seeking an employer that values excellence, innovation, and autonomy, SJP could be the place for you.

At a glance:

• Location: United Kingdom
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

What you’ll be doing:

The highly skilled and experienced Life and Pensions compliance professional will, as SMF16 for SJUK and SJPIA, lead and oversee compliance activities for those entities. The role also involves leading the Compliance Advisory team for SJPUK and SJPIA, providing high-quality subject matter expertise and advice to the Group Compliance Director and the wider business on regulatory issues impacting these entities to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

The role reports directly to the SJP Group Compliance Director and supports the SJPUK and SJPIA Chief Risk Officer in their responsibilities, including reporting on compliance matters to the Chief Executives and Boards of SJPUK and SJPIA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set compliance priorities for SJPUK and SJPIA, maintaining a core understanding of regulatory issues.
• Act as a trusted advisor on regulatory matters, providing expert advice and signposting regulatory risks.
• Contribute to the compliance planning cycle and report on regulatory issues to relevant governance bodies.
• Present on regulatory issues to the SJP Board, ExCo, and other forums, engaging with leadership on regulatory topics.
• Provide expertise and challenge on regulatory and strategic projects, highlighting risks.
• Advise on regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance and industry best practices.

Support the FCA and PRA supervisory relationships with the Regulatory Engagement team.

What skills do you need?

• Detailed regulatory knowledge of the Life and Pensions sectors.
• Good product knowledge, including pensions and investment schemes.
• Extensive experience in Compliance Advisory roles within financial services, understanding the three lines of defence model.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CISI/CII or similar).

What’s in it for you?

We reward your work through an annual bonus scheme, competitive leave (28 days plus bank holidays, option to purchase 5 additional days), and discounts via our online rewards platform. Benefits include parental leave (26 weeks full pay), private medical insurance, and a 10% non-contributory pension, increasing with service.

Reasonable Adjustments: We are committed to inclusivity. If you require adjustments, please email us at [e-mail].

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with transferable experience, even if you don’t meet every criterion.

What’s next?

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the right skills, please apply below. Our team will contact you.

As a regulated business, we advise you to familiarize yourself with conduct regulations and consumer duty obligations before your interview.