Lead Marketing Compliance Manager

M&GPrudential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Marketing Compliance Manager to ensure marketing communications meet compliance standards. This role involves providing expert regulatory advice, developing guidance for marketing teams, and leading a team dedicated to maintaining high compliance standards. With a focus on collaboration and stakeholder management, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of marketing practices while driving efficiency improvements. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to impactful financial outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Expertise in financial services regulatory frameworks and risk management.
• Proven experience in managing teams and meeting quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory advice and approvals for marketing communications.
• Develop standards and guidance for marketing teams.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance Expertise

Operational Marketing Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Problem-solving Skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Marketing

Job description

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Lead Marketing Compliance Manager

Apply locations England, Scotland | time type Full time | posted on Posted 8 Days Ago | time left to apply End Date: May 31, 2025 (22 days left to apply) | job requisition id R15985

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life, and Wealth. All three segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviors of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity, we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We consider flexible working arrangements and workplace accommodations to support your effective delivery in this role.

The Role: Lead Marketing Compliance Manager (12-month FTC)

The Marketing Compliance team safeguards and delivers regulatory approvals for financial promotions and marketing communications. They approve communications and provide regulatory advice for projects, including promotional campaigns across all channels aimed at multiple audiences. The team's primary goal is to ensure marketing communications are compliant and promote good customer outcomes.

The Lead Marketing Compliance Manager, with deep knowledge of marketing regulatory compliance in a digital environment, will ensure marketing materials meet compliance standards, provide technical and tactical guidance, and support the implementation of the marketing compliance control framework within the first line of defense. The role involves instilling regulatory confidence and capability, contributing to a robust customer and risk culture.

Location – UK. The role reports to the Lead Marketing Compliance Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert regulatory advice and approvals for marketing communications, ensuring compliance with policies, legislation, regulation, and risk appetite. Evaluate and feedback on the quality of financial promotions using data and insights.
• Develop standards and guidance for marketing teams to ensure materials align with UK regulations and internal review processes. Maintain and enhance controls responsibly.
• Engage with Investment Office and Investment Marketing teams to interpret investment objectives accurately and develop product-level guidelines as needed.
• Ensure training and competency arrangements are in place for teams producing marketing materials. Collaborate with 2nd Line Compliance on legal and regulatory changes affecting marketing communications.
• Monitor team performance to support strategic priorities and drive efficiency improvements.
• Make balanced, risk-based decisions prioritizing customer interests, adhering to M&G’s risk framework.
• Account for risk appetite limits in actions, escalate uncertainties to senior management or risk functions.
• Keep the team updated on financial promotions requirements, capabilities, and skills to maintain compliance and 'best-in-class' standards.
• Lead team development, ensuring individual contributions align with business success.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Expertise in financial services regulatory frameworks and risk management/control frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of operational marketing risk management in financial services.
• Detailed understanding of M&G’s products, systems, and distribution models.
• Knowledge of investment, life, and pensions sectors, with experience in developing marketing risk and compliance frameworks for growth and acquisitions.
• Understanding of digital and financial promotions/marketing compliance across various products and channels.
• Proven experience managing teams and meeting quality targets and deadlines.
• Strong influencing skills and stakeholder management across multiple business lines.
• Industry network and links with external bodies in the field.

Personal Attributes:

• Visible, approachable leader who drives change and acts as a role model.
• Driven to deliver results with high quality and pace.
• Excellent communication skills to influence senior management.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and resource management skills.
• Confident, capable of challenging constructively.
• Problem-solving skills, collaborative mindset.
• Organized, with strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Work Level: Manager Expert

We value diversity and inclusion at M&G plc, supporting flexible work and accommodations. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and participate in the Disability Confident scheme. For assistance, contact us at: [e-mail]

About Us

M&G plc is a leading international savings and investments business, managing assets for millions worldwide, with a heritage over 175 years. We offer a broad range of solutions across Asset Management, Life, and Wealth, with assets under management and administration totaling £343.5 billion as of December 2023.