Senior Compliance Manager

Compare the Market; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

At Compare the Market (CtM) our purpose is to make great financial decision making a breeze for everyone, and that purpose drives us every day.

It’s why we’re on a mission to create an automated quoting engine, with the simplest of experiences, wrapped in a brand everyone loves!

We change lives by making it simple to switch and save money and that’s why good things happen when you meerkat.

We’d love you to be part of our journey.

We’re hiring a Senior Compliance Manager to lead our Compliance team. You’ll provide expert regulatory advice and constructive challenge to support both great customer outcomes and commercially viable decisions. This is a leadership role where you’ll manage a team of specialist compliance professionals and operate with autonomy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Everyone is welcome.

We have a culture of creativity. We approach our work passionately, improve constantly and celebrate our wins at every turn. We are an inclusive workplace, and our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic, whole selves to work. Everyone is welcome. Be you.

This means we’re excited to hear from people with a range of skills, experiences and ideas. We don’t expect you to tick all the boxes but would love to hear what makes you great for this role.

You’ll ideally be:

1. An experienced compliance leader with extensive knowledge of FCA regulations and the broader compliance landscape.
2. Familiar with ASA, CMA, Ofcom & Ofgem rules and how they relate to a digital financial services environment.
3. Highly collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills and confidence interacting with senior leadership and regulators.
4. Skilled in pragmatic, proportionate compliance advice—balancing customer outcomes with commercial goals.
5. A strong stakeholder manager with the ability to influence, challenge and support strategic decision making.

Our people bring our purpose to life.

We champion a culture of innovation and challenge.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Lead and develop a high-performing compliance team, accountable for the quality and consistency of advice they deliver.
2. Provide expert, pragmatic compliance advice on business activities, projects, and strategic initiatives—ensuring customer and regulatory considerations are at the heart of decision-making.
3. Provide subject matter input to regulatory change projects and support the implementation of any relevant changes.
4. Represent Compliance at internal forums and governance meetings, offering insight and challenge on regulatory matters.
5. Identify and communicate emerging regulatory developments and trends to key stakeholders across the business.
6. Oversee and manage the compliance input on incidents helping determine if regulatory notification is needed and ensuring appropriate escalation.
7. Drive better insight into customer outcomes, supporting the business to meet and continuously evolve Consumer Duty standards and broader conduct expectations.
8. Produce high-quality reports and presentations for senior management to inform decision making and drive discussion and action.
9. Maintain effective processes and controls to manage regulatory risks.

There’s something for everyone.
We’re a place of opportunity. You’ll have the tools and autonomy to drive your own career, supported by a team of amazingly talented people.

We are committed to offering equal chances to you throughout the application process, so if you require any special adjustments to be made, please let us know. We will work with you to make any appropriate arrangements.