Regulatory Developments Pillar Lead, UK Regulatory Compliance (Dir)

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global compliance organization based in Greater London is looking for a Regulatory Compliance Specialist. In this role, you will provide expert interpretation of UK regulatory obligations relevant to Compliance. You will contribute to governance frameworks, lead regulatory horizon scanning, and manage compliance training delivery. The ideal candidate has strong regulatory knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This organization values impact and innovation, offering a work environment focused on teamwork and success.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK financial services regulation, especially PRA & FCA frameworks.
• Proven background in regulatory oversight, policy management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations, conduct impact assessments, and communicate findings clearly.
• Skilled in providing risk-based compliance advice with a practical approach.
• Effective team player who works well across Compliance and Business Lines.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and committed to high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement using technology.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert interpretation of regulatory obligations relevant to UK Wholesale Banking.
• Contribute to governance and control frameworks for regulatory compliance.
• Lead horizon scanning for UK regulatory developments and communicate recommended actions.
• Manage the governance and delivery of UK WSB Compliance Training Roadmap.
• Work closely with the Head of UK Regulatory Compliance and other stakeholders.
• Provide input, advice and support on governance frameworks.
• Lead daily monitoring of UK regulatory developments.
• Assess implications of regulatory changes on UK Wholesale Banking operations.
• Provide regulatory interpretation and implementation advice to stakeholders.
• Proactively escalate any issues within the pillar's scope.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Policy & Oversight Experience

Analytical & Communication Skills

Compliance Advisory Capability

Collaborative Working

Accountability & Work Ethic

Communication Excellence

Process Improvement

Project & Information Management

Education

Legal training or qualifications in Compliance, Finance or Accounting (Desirable)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Expertise & Interpretation
  Provide expert interpretation of existing and emerging UK regulatory obligations relevant to UK Wholesale Banking (UK WSB) Compliance, and assess their practical impact on UK WSB entities and their Business/Service Units.
• Governance & Control Frameworks
  Contribute to the development, maintenance, and implementation of governance and control frameworks that ensure regulatory compliance across UK WSB entities.
• Regulatory Horizon Scanning & Impact Analysis
  Lead horizon scanning for UK regulatory developments, communicate recommended actions, and collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to conduct deep-dive impact assessments and support implementation initiatives.
• Training Governance
  Manage the governance and delivery of the UK WSB Compliance Training Roadmap, including mandatory and bespoke training modules aligned with regulatory developments.
• Strategic Contribution & Collaboration
  Work closely with the Head of UK Regulatory Compliance and other Pillar Leads to ensure alignment of team strategy and work plans, and contribute to broader team deliverables beyond core expertise when needed.
• Internal Advisory & Support
  Provide input, advice, and support to internal stakeholders on governance frameworks and regulatory topics within RegCple's scope.
• Operational Responsibilities
• Regulatory Horizon Scanning & Oversight
  Lead daily monitoring of UK regulatory developments (rules, guidance, enforcement actions, etc.) and manage the team's scanning and implementation oversight activities.
• Impact Analysis & Communication
  Assess the implications of regulatory changes on UK Wholesale Banking (UK WSB) operations and controls, propose actions, and collaborate with internal stakeholders for implementation.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advice
  Provide regulatory interpretation and implementation advice to Compliance and Business Units; participate in industry working groups and produce firm-specific reports.
• Issue Escalation
  Proactively escalation any issues within the pillar's scope to the Head of UK RegCple in a timely manner.
• Strategy & Plan Delivery
  Ensure effective and complete delivery of relevant parts of the Compliance strategy and Annual Compliance & Financial Crime Plan.
• Resource Management
  Assess resource needs and contribute to discussions on allocation, prioritisation, and capacity planning.

Profile required Core Competencies & Technical Skills

1. Regulatory Knowledge
   Strong understanding of UK financial services regulation, especially PRA & FCA frameworks, and UK Wholesale Banking models.
2. Policy & Oversight Experience
   Proven background in regulatory oversight, policy management, and stakeholder engagement.
3. Analytical & Communication Skills
   Ability to interpret complex regulations, conduct impact assessments, and communicate findings clearly across all levels.
4. Compliance Advisory Capability
   Skilled in providing risk based compliance advice with a practical, solution focused approach.
5. Collaborative Working
   Effective team player who works well across Compliance and Business Lines to achieve optimal outcomes.
6. Accountability & Work Ethic
   Self motivated, responsible, and committed to delivering high quality work.
7. Communication Excellence
   Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and adaptability.
8. Process Improvement
   Ability to drive continuous improvement, especially through efficient use of technology.
9. Project & Information Management
   Strong organisational and project management skills, including reporting and issue escalation.
10. Professional Qualifications (Desirable)
    Legal training or qualifications in Compliance, Finance, or Accounting are beneficial.

Why join us

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like "hard work" and "dedication" together with "community" and "respect" has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different

Business insight

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.