Senior Compliance Manager

RD Financial Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

£2.6k car allowance

Excellent benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

RD Financial Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Compliance Manager for Slough, offering hybrid working. You will lead the Compliance function across UK entities, support the Head of Compliance & MLRO, and drive regulatory excellence while developing high-performing teams.

You will ensure FCA regulatory standards, Consumer Duty compliance, and robust governance reporting, while collaborating with Risk, Legal, Sales and Internal Audit to foster a strong compliance culture across the business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Compliance, Risk or Internal Audit in Financial Services.
• Strong working knowledge of FCA regulation and Consumer Duty.
• Experience of compliance monitoring and second-line oversight.
• Experience leading compliance reviews and regulatory remediation programmes.
• Previous people management and leadership experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience preparing reports for senior management and governance committees.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Compliance & MLRO in maintaining the Compliance Framework across all UK entities.
• Deputise for the Head of Compliance when required.
• Lead, coach and develop the Compliance team, ensuring high standards of performance.
• Manage and deliver the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan.
• Oversee second-line compliance monitoring activities across the business.
• Conduct thematic reviews and targeted compliance assessments.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, Consumer Duty and internal policies.
• Oversee intermediary oversight activities, including retailer and broker audits.
• Review compliance reports, monitor remediation plans and ensure consistent standards.
• Support regulatory change projects and the implementation of new regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reporting for senior leadership, governance committees and Board meetings.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Risk, Legal, Sales, Operations and Internal Audit.
• Promote a positive compliance culture throughout the organisation.

Skills

Compliance leadership

Regulatory knowledge

FCA regulation

Consumer Duty

Second-line oversight

People management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Organization

Travel willingness

Job description

Senior Compliance Manager Slough Hybrid Working £2.6k Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

The Role

Are you an experienced compliance leader looking for an opportunity to influence regulatory standards across a growing financial services organisation? Do you thrive in a role where you can combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership while helping shape a strong compliance culture?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected financial services business as a Senior Compliance Manager, supporting the Head of Compliance & MLRO in leading the Compliance function across multiple UK entities. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory excellence, developing high-performing teams and driving compliance best practice throughout the business.

If you're passionate about FCA regulation, Consumer Duty and leading compliance teams in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a real impact while developing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Compliance & MLRO in maintaining the Compliance Framework across all UK entities.

• Deputise for the Head of Compliance when required.

• Lead, coach and develop the Compliance team, ensuring high standards of performance.

• Manage and deliver the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan.

• Oversee second-line compliance monitoring activities across the business.

• Conduct thematic reviews and targeted compliance assessments.

• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, Consumer Duty and internal policies.

• Oversee intermediary oversight activities, including retailer and broker audits.

• Review compliance reports, monitor remediation plans and ensure consistent standards.

• Support regulatory change projects and the implementation of new regulatory requirements.

• Prepare reporting for senior leadership, governance committees and Board meetings.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Risk, Legal, Sales, Operations and Internal Audit.

• Promote a positive compliance culture throughout the organisation.

About You

You'll be an experienced compliance professional with a strong understanding of the UK financial services regulatory environment and a proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant experience within Compliance, Risk or Internal Audit in Financial Services.

• Strong working knowledge of FCA regulation and Consumer Duty.

• Experience of compliance monitoring and second-line oversight.

• Experience leading compliance reviews and regulatory remediation programmes.

• Previous people management and leadership experience.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Experience preparing reports for senior management and governance committees.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK.

The Offer

• Hybrid working

• £2.6k car allowance

• Excellent benefits package

• Opportunity to work within a respected financial services organisation

• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic regulatory projects

• Ongoing professional development and career progression