Senior Compliance Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Compliance Assurance Manager at a retail banking institution. This newly created role offers a chance to lead a dedicated team, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive compliance initiatives across the organization. You'll be responsible for compliance monitoring, policy development, and fostering a proactive compliance culture. If you have a strong background in retail banking and a passion for compliance, this role is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking institution that values your expertise and leadership in shaping compliance strategies while enjoying a competitive salary and hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong background in retail banking and consumer credit.
• Proven management experience leading compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of compliance officers and manage compliance risks.
• Develop compliance policies and frameworks aligned with regulations.

Skills

Regulatory Frameworks Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Compliance Risk Management

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

Compliance Assurance Manager

About the Role:

This is an exciting, newly created role with a retail banking institution. As the Compliance Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for leading a small team of monitoring and advisory compliance officers, reporting directly to the Head of Compliance. This is a deputy head of compliance role. This senior role involves engaging with senior stakeholders and driving compliance initiatives across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance Monitoring & Risk Management:
   • Identify and manage compliance risks.
   • Deliver the Compliance Monitoring Programme and produce regulatory compliance reports.
   • Implement and monitor approved recommendations.
2. Policy & Framework Development:
   • Prepare and update compliance policies and frameworks, including Conduct Risk, Consumer Duty, SM&CR, and Certification Regime frameworks.
   • Ensure alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
3. Team Leadership:
   • Manage and support compliance staff to ensure timely outputs.
   • Foster team development through training, coaching, and performance management.
4. Regulatory Projects & Reporting:
   • Lead regulatory projects and conduct gap analyses for emerging regulations.
   • Ensure accurate submission of regulatory returns and respond to risk mitigation requirements.
5. Governance & Relationships:
   • Represent compliance at governance forums.
   • Manage relationships with regulators and ensure accurate regulatory reporting.
   • Oversee the resolution of compliance issues and breaches.
6. Strategic Compliance Culture:
   • Promote a proactive compliance culture by engaging with business units.
   • Align compliance strategy with organizational goals and initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: A strong background in retail banking with a solid understanding of consumer credit is essential.
• Leadership: Proven management experience and the ability to lead a team effectively.
• Skills: Excellent knowledge of regulatory frameworks and a strategic mindset for compliance risk management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Confidence in working with and influencing senior stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits

- Base Salary: £80,000 - £100,000

- Additional Benefits: Competitive package

Location

- Essex with hybrid working (2-3 days per week in the office).

For More Information:

Please contact me for further details and a full job description at [e-mail].