Interim Head of SMCR (6 month FTC)

Jupiter Asset Management; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Asset Management in London is seeking a temporary Head of SMCR to lead all elements of the Senior Manager Certification regime for an Enhanced firm. The role reports to the Chief People Officer and partners with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure accountability under SMCR.

The position requires detailed SMCR knowledge and prior SMCR team experience at a bank or large asset manager, plus the ability to work autonomously and strategically within a 3:2 hybrid London setup.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of SMCR regulation.
• Experience in SMCR team at a bank or large asset manager.
• Autonomous individual with strong communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across the business at all levels.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and able to meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and finalise relevant Senior Manager applications.
• Assist Senior Managers in meeting the Reasonable steps framework.
• Maintain Statements of Responsibility for all SMs.
• Manage Fitness and Propriety process annually for regulated staff.
• Deliver ongoing SMCR training, including e-learning and classroom sessions.
• Maintain Management Responsibility Map.
• Lead Culture and Conduct Committee reporting for SMCR.
• Document SM Handover and produce related MI.
• Advise HR and Compliance on conduct cases.
• Support org design through the lens of SMCR.
• Lead the wider HR and SMCR Business Control Forum and reporting.

Skills

SMCR regulation knowledge

SMCR team experience

Autonomous working

Strong communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

The Value of Active Minds

About Jupiter

Jupiter is one of the UK’s leading investment management companies with just over 500 employees and £73.7billion worth of assets under management (as at 30th June2026).

Jupiter provides investment services to individual and institutional investors through mutual funds (UK unit trusts, Luxembourg SICAVs and Dublin OEICs), separately managed accounts and sub-advised funds. Jupiter has experienced a period of international growth with offices open in EMEA and APAC.

The majority of our employees are based in our London office located just minutes from Victoria station which provides stair-free access from both the Underground’s Victoria line and National Rail platforms, as well as limited road crossings to the Jupiter office. Our London office was designed to encourage employees to live active, healthy lives with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for greater natural light and the benefit of a private balcony, table tennis room, cycle storage and on-site shower and locker facilities. The short distance to Green Park and St James’ Park also provides employees with a natural space to relax during their lunch break and a healthy alternative to office-based meetings.

We offer our UK employees a 3:2 hybrid working arrangement where Tuesdays, Thursdays and a third day of your choice are worked from the office. The other two days may be worked from home. This facilitates collaboration and allows employees to maximise productivity whilst maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

Background

Temporary cover is required for the Head Of SMCR leading all elements of Senior Manager Certification regime for an Enhanced firm. This role will ensure that all requirements are met against the SMCR regime, supporting the integration of CCLA within the Jupiter Group as they become an enhanced firm, leading on culture and conduct reporting across the wider Jupiter group and wider control oversight in the HR function. The role is within the Human Resources Team,reporting directly to the Chief People Officer.

As SMCR Executive your role entails working directly with a range of stakeholders including Senior Management Committee and Board member to assist them in meeting their accountabilities as Senior Managers.

This role will suit a motivated individual who is flexible and enjoys working with a range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The aim of the role is to become a trusted advisor to the areas being partnered with. Responsibilities include:

• Create and finalise relevant Senior Manager applications
• Assist Senior Managers in helping to meet their Reasonable steps framework
• Maintenance of Statements of Responsibility for all SMs
• Manage Fitness and Propriety process annually for regulated staff
• Support and deliver ongoing training for SMCR. This will include role specific, e-learning and classroom training.
• Maintenance of the firms Management Responsibility Map
• Management of the Culture and Conduct Committee/ forum reporting Conduct SM Training with the Head of SMCR
• Undertake and document relevant SM Handover
• Produce relevant MI in relation SMCR activities
• Advise and support the HR and Compliance team on individual conduct cases
• Advise and support senior leaders and HRBP’s on org design through the lens of SMCR
• Lead the wider HR and SMCR Business Control Forum and reporting

Desired Skills / Experience

The role varies day to day. The key skills required to succeed in the role are:

• Detailed knowledge of SMCR regulation
• Worked in SMCR team at a bank or large asset manager
• A motivated individual, who can work autonomously
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across the business at all levels
• Able to demonstrate a team approach and to work collaboratively across functions
• Problem solving skills, capable of handling pressure and meeting strict deadlines
• High attention to detail

Additional Role Details

• This role is subject to the Conduct Rules set by the FCA.

Don’t meet every requirement? At Jupiter we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are interested in this role, but don’t think your experience aligns perfectly with every listed requirement in the job description, we would encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role.