Interim Compliance Lead

Foresters Financial; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven financial services firm is seeking a Compliance Business Partner to join their second line of defence team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert compliance advice and ensure regulatory obligations are embedded in high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of UK financial services regulation and possess excellent influencing skills. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, demanding 40 hours a week, and enables you to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Hands-on experience with major change programmes

Visibility and influence at senior levels

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK financial services regulation and conduct risk.
• Confident communicator who can influence and challenge at all levels.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and solution-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert compliance and risk advice on product development.
• Act as a key compliance voice in governance forums.
• Review and challenge business cases and risk assessments.

Skills

UK financial services regulation knowledge

Risk assessment expertise

Influencing skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Relevant compliance or financial planning qualifications

Job description

Shape the future of compliance in a values-driven organisation.

We’re looking for a Compliance Business Partner to join our second line of defence team and play a pivotal role in delivering strategic change. This is your chance to influence high-profile projects, from digital transformation to regulatory change, ensuring compliance is embedded at every stage.

What you’ll do

• Provide expert compliance and risk advice on product development, digital transformation, and regulatory change.
• Act as a key compliance voice in governance forums, ensuring regulatory obligations are built in from day one.
• Review and challenge business cases, project plans, and risk assessments to keep regulatory risk within appetite.
• Interpret FCA, PRA, and other regulations for new initiatives.
• Draft and review compliance input for regulatory submissions, impact assessments, and board papers.

What we’re looking for

• Strong understanding of UK financial services regulation and conduct risk.
• Ability to balance regulatory expectations with commercial realities.
• Confident communicator who can influence and challenge at all levels.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and solution-focused.
• Relevant compliance or financial planning qualifications (or working towards) are a plus.

Why Join Us?

• You’ll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, advising on initiatives that impact thousands of customers.
• You’ll work closely with senior leaders, giving you visibility and influence at the highest level.
• You’ll gain hands‑on experience with major change programmes, boosting your career profile.
• Hybrid / flexible working for better work‑life balance. 2 days minimum are required at our Head office in Bromley but flexibility is required. Working hours are 40 hours a week Monday to Friday. Start times can vary from 7.30am to 9.00am.
• You’ll be in a role which offers real impact and visibility in a short timeframe.

The chance to shape strategic change in a supportive, values-led environment.

About us

Foresters Financial is not your typical financial services provider. Those who join our purpose-driven organisation enjoy a culture of collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect and are challenged to do their best to make a difference every day. We help everyday families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities.

What we do

We help everyday families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities. We will continue to do this by employing enthusiastic and talented Financial Advisers working across the country and equally talented people to be based at our Head Office in Bromley