Interim Compliance Lead - FTC - Wealth Management

Michael Page; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK Wealth Management firm is seeking an Interim Compliance Lead. The role involves overseeing compliance activities and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements in the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in compliance management, strong interpersonal skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks. This fixed-term contract offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to compliance initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £47,500

Supportive and professional working environment

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance management, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Excellent understanding of regulatory frameworks and standards.
• Experience in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance activities within the Risk & Compliance department.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements in the financial services industry.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in compliance management

Understanding of UK financial services regulation

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Professional qualifications in compliance or risk management

Job description

The Interim Compliance Lead will oversee compliance activities within the Risk & Compliance department, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements in the financial services industry.

This role is a fixed-term contract and requires a detail‑oriented professional with expertise in compliance management.

Client Details

The client is a well‑established UK Wealth Management firm, focused on retail savings and investments products.

Description

• Good understanding of UK financial services regulation, with a focus on Financial Planning and Wealth Management regulations.
• Experience with financial planning and / or investment advice to retail customers would be beneficial.
• A strong understanding of regulatory and conduct risk management practices in financial services, and what it means to deliver good customer outcomes.
• Commercially sensitive and pragmatic, with the ability to take a risk‑based approach on decisions that impact the business.
• Confident in voicing an opinion
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, including the ability to explain requirements in straightforward/ practical terms.
• Solution and delivery focused, with high energy and drive, and ability to deliver through others.
• Must be able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Profile

A successful Interim Compliance Lead - FTC should have:

• Proven experience in compliance management, preferably within the financial services industry.
• A strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Relevant professional qualifications in compliance or risk management are desirable.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 45,000 to 47,500 per annum.
• Opportunity to work within a reputable financial services organisation.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Chance to contribute to critical compliance initiatives.
• Potential for career development within the compliance and risk management field.