Senior Compliance Advisor

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Fintech lender is expanding its Compliance function with the appointment of a Senior Compliance Advisor. This hybrid role involves providing compliance guidance, managing regulatory change projects, and promoting a culture of compliance within the business, offering a competitive salary up to £85,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' compliance experience in FCA regulated environment.
• Expertise in Consumer Credit legislation and Consumer duty principles.
• Experience writing detailed policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical compliance advice to teams across the business.
• Lead regulatory change projects and maintain compliance policies.
• Design and deliver training on compliance risks and regulatory changes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Job Description

We are delighted to be partnering with an established Fintech lender who are looking to expand their Compliance function with the appointment of a Senior Compliance Advisor.

Reporting to the firm's Chief Compliance Officer, this is a key hire within the business. You'll be responsible for supporting on all matters of compliance advisory, providing advice to colleagues and advising on regulatory matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide clear, practical advice to teams across the business on regulatory compliance, especially in areas such as consumer credit, customer protection, and the FCA Handbook.
• Build strong working relationships and act as a trusted advisor by giving commercial, pragmatic, and cost-effective compliance guidance.
• Lead on regulatory change projects - assessing impacts, advising on necessary updates, and helping implement compliant policies and procedures.
• Maintain and regularly review compliance policies, and support teams in aligning their processes with regulatory requirements.
• Design and deliver training sessions on compliance risks and regulatory changes, working closely with the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Monitor upcoming regulatory changes, assess their impact on the business, and support implementation and staff training where needed.
• Identify and escalate compliance risks to senior leaders promptly to help minimise business impact.
• Promote a culture of compliance and strong risk management within the business, with a focus on delivering fair outcomes for customers.
• Collaborate regularly with operational teams to understand key processes, assess the effectiveness of controls, and highlight areas for improvement - particularly in arrears management, complaints handling, and support for vulnerable customers.
• Stay up to date with relevant FCA rules and regulations and apply this knowledge when advising the business.
• Provide compliance support for major projects and contribute regulatory insight to strategic business objectives.
• Monitor and assess both current and emerging regulatory risks and keep the business informed of key changes.
• Assist the Chief Compliance Officer in delivering regulatory updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee compliance with company policies and procedures across the business.

Key requirements:

• A minimum of 6 years' compliance experience in a FCA regulated environment
• Consumer Credit legislation and Consumer duty principles expertise
• Experience of writing detailed policies and procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail skills

This is a hybrid role (Kent), paying a salary of up to £85,000 depending on experience.