Investment Compliance Manager

Benchmark Capital; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Backed by a major international wealth

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Benchmark is seeking an experienced Investment Compliance Manager to join our Risk & Compliance team on a fixed-term contract in Horsham. You will provide independent second-line oversight of in-house MPS activities and broader investment governance.

Working with senior stakeholders, you will design and monitor compliance frameworks, deliver reporting to committees, and support regulatory change. The role is hybrid and offers a competitive package within a growing wealth management group.

Qualifications

• A Level 4 Diploma or equivalent qualification in financial planning, investments or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations relating to investments, MPS, Consumer Duty, COBS, MiFID II and product governance.
• Experience operating compliance monitoring programmes or second-line oversight functions.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining a risk-based Investment Compliance Oversight Framework
• Providing second-line oversight of investment governance, portfolio management controls and product governance arrangements
• Delivering compliance monitoring and assurance activity across investment operations and governance processes
• Assessing and reporting on regulatory risks, client outcomes and control effectiveness
• Monitoring compliance with FCA requirements, Consumer Duty, COBS, MiFID II and product governance requirements
• Producing management information, governance papers and regulatory reports for senior stakeholders and committees
• Supporting the development and enhancement of investment-related policies, procedures and controls
• Providing effective challenge and guidance to business stakeholders on regulatory and conduct matters
• Identifying emerging risks, breaches, trends and control weaknesses, ensuring appropriate escalation and remediation
• Supporting regulatory change initiatives, thematic reviews and investment compliance projects

Skills

FCA regulations knowledge

Investment governance understanding

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Challenge mindset

Multitasking

Education

Diploma in financial planning / investments / compliance

Job description

Description

Department: Operations Compliance

Location: Horsham

Help shape the future of investment oversight at Benchmark

We're looking for an experienced Investment Compliance Manager to join our Risk & Compliance team on a fixed term contract basis.

This is a key role providing independent second-line oversight of Benchmark's investment and Managed Portfolio Service (MPS) activities. You'll play a central part in strengthening investment governance, supporting regulatory compliance and helping the business continue to deliver excellent outcomes for clients.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across Investment Management, Risk and Compliance, you'll provide oversight, challenge and assurance across our investment proposition during an exciting period of growth and development.

What you'll do

As Investment Compliance Manager, you'll provide independent oversight of Benchmark's in-house Managed Portfolio Service and wider investment activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and maintaining a risk-based Investment Compliance Oversight Framework
• Providing second-line oversight of investment governance, portfolio management controls and product governance arrangements
• Delivering compliance monitoring and assurance activity across investment operations and governance processes
• Assessing and reporting on regulatory risks, client outcomes and control effectiveness
• Monitoring compliance with FCA requirements, Consumer Duty, COBS, MiFID II and product governance requirements
• Producing management information, governance papers and regulatory reports for senior stakeholders and committees
• Supporting the development and enhancement of investment-related policies, procedures and controls
• Providing effective challenge and guidance to business stakeholders on regulatory and conduct matters
• Identifying emerging risks, breaches, trends and control weaknesses, ensuring appropriate escalation and remediation
• Supporting regulatory change initiatives, thematic reviews and investment compliance projects

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

You'll be an experienced compliance professional with strong investment knowledge and the ability to provide independent oversight within a regulated financial services environment.

We're particularly interested in candidates with:

• A Level 4 Diploma or equivalent qualification in financial planning, investments or compliance
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations relating to investments, MPS, Consumer Duty, COBS, MiFID II and product governance
• Experience operating compliance monitoring programmes, assurance frameworks or second-line oversight functions
• A detailed understanding of investment governance, portfolio management and adviser distribution models
• Experience producing high-quality compliance reports and board-level management information
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
• The confidence to provide constructive challenge while building effective working relationships across the business
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why join Benchmark?

• Opportunity to influence the governance and oversight of a growing investment proposition
• Exposure to senior leadership, governance committees and key regulatory initiatives
• Collaborative, supportive and professional culture
• Hybrid working environment
• Backing of a major international wealth management group
• Competitive salary and benefits package

We're looking for the best, whoever they are

We know that diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture where all can succeed lead to better decisions and stronger outcomes for the company its clients and its employees. That's why inclusion and diversity are strategic priorities for us. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. You're welcome at Benchmark regardless of your age, disability, gender identity or expression, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. We're building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.