Senior Compliance Manager

Freetrade; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager to lead its Compliance program. This role involves advising on regulatory matters, managing the Compliance team, and overseeing key compliance policies. Candidates should have significant experience in compliance within the financial services sector and strong communication skills. The company offers a hybrid working environment and an extensive benefits package, including competitive salaries and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 vacation days plus public holidays

Enhanced pension

Private Health Insurance

Bonus Scheme

Learning & Development funding

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• At least eight years in Compliance at a retail focused financial services company.
• Experience with FCA or large consultancy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial services regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Freetrade’s Compliance programme.
• Provide compliance advice across the organisation.
• Manage Compliance team members and their career development.
• Oversee compliance reviews and controls testing.

Skills

Financial services experience

Compliance knowledge

Strong communication

Team management

Education

Relevant compliance qualification

Degree in related field

Job description

About Freetrade

Freetrade’s mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings.

We’re changing that.

We’re building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you’re driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you’ll fit right in.

2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We’ll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space.

This year, we’re accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We’re building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We’re also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers.

Freetrade is looking for a Senior Compliance Manager to take a leadership role in delivering Freetrade’s Compliance program. You will be responsible for identifying and managing key areas of regulatory risk and providing advice to the business on regulatory matters, proactively and in response to incidents.

You will:

• Help lead the delivery of Freetrade’s Compliance programme, focusing on delivering regulatory and compliance advice across the organisation.

• Take the lead on Compliance Advisory initiatives - working with senior management and our product team, engineers and operations teams to provide strong and pragmatic advice on new and existing products, strategic initiatives and regulatory change.

• Provide oversight and challenge to the business through engagement with other teams at all levels of the firm.

• Oversee elements of the programme of Compliance reviews and controls testing.

• Manage members of the Compliance team, either in the UK or Hungary, help them build their careers and develop their technical and soft skills.

• Oversee the delivery of key Compliance owned policies, processes and controls and proactively identify and implement enhancements to them.

• Contribute to the production and delivery of internal and governance reports.

About you:

• You have strong financial services industry experience - at least eight years in Compliance at a retail focused financial services company, working at the FCA or a large consultancy.

• Ideally you have held a senior role in Compliance at a retail investment broker.

• You have strong technical knowledge of UK financial services regulation, preferably as they apply to retail investments. You understand the specifics of regulatory requirements and the FCA’s expectations.

• You will be able to influence and build relationships with the FCA.

• You are interested in financial services regulation and are passionate about delivering good outcomes to customers

• You are a strong and supportive manager and can get the best out of your team. You are keen to share your knowledge and are open to giving (and receiving) continuous feedback.

• You are a strong communicator who thrives working cross-functionally across the firm.

• You can influence people of all grades to deliver the right outcomes for clients.

• You are excited about what we’re doing at Freetrade and where we’re headed!

Benefits & Logistics

Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade.

Here’s what’s on offer in 2025:

Hybrid working culture

We’re operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home. We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together.

🏢 Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
🏡 Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday

This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work.

Flexibility for those who need it: We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk about it, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities.

Values - at Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty, Focus and Grit. Expect to be asked about these in your interview!

Benefits In London:

• Competitive salary – carefully benchmarked.

• Holidays – 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade.

• Enhanced pension – We’ll match your contributions up to 5%.

• Group Life Insurance – Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance.

• Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family.

• Bonus Scheme - join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact.

• Income Protection Cover – Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury.

• Enhanced parental leave – Time off when it matters most.

• Flexibility for those who need it – We’re office-first, but life happens. Whether you’re a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time.

• Learning & Development – We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional.

• Cycle to Work scheme – Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments.

• Paid Sick Leave – Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year.

Interview Process

We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes:

1. Hiring Manager Interview – A chat with the hiring manager.

2. Take-Home Task – Show us how you think and solve problems.

3. Task Presentation interview – Walk us through your approach to the task.

4. Executive interview – A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit.

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