Interim Head of Compliance SMF16

Broadgate; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Manchester seeks an experienced Senior Compliance Leader. The role requires a strong background in FCA regulations and compliance within the financial services sector. Candidates should have at least ten years' experience and demonstrate a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, combined with strong risk management skills. This position offers the opportunity to lead compliance oversight within a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in a senior compliance leadership role within a UK FCA-regulated firm.
• At least ten years' experience in compliance within financial services sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of FCA regulations, particularly CASS and COBS.

Skills

Compliance leadership

FCA regulations knowledge

Attention to detail

Risk management

Data protection frameworks

Solutions-oriented mindset

Proactive and self-motivated

Job description

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a senior compliance leadership role within a UK FCA-regulated firm, holding SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) or equivalent responsibilities, with a strong grasp of the role’s scope, duties, and regulatory expectations
• At least ten years’ experience in compliance within the venture capital, private equity, lending, investment management, or broader financial services sectors
• In-depth knowledge of FCA regulations, particularly CASS and COBS, including the financial promotion rules relevant to non-mainstream funds, and a solid understanding of applicable EU directives such as AIFMD
• Comprehensive understanding of the FCA’s Consumer Duty requirements
• Good working knowledge of data protection frameworks, including the UK GDPR and related legislation
• Experience providing risk management leadership and oversight within the asset or investment management industry

Candidate Profile

• Combines a practical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong technical accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take full ownership of their area of responsibility
• Adaptable to changing requirements while maintaining professional integrity and the ability to assert well-reasoned positions when necessary