Senior Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing IFA in Watford is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager to take charge of compliance operations and support M&A activities. This role offers significant autonomy and influence within the business, requiring strong compliance experience and knowledge of FCA standards. Monthly travel to the head office is expected, alongside a proactive attitude to maintain high standards as the firm scales.

Qualifications

• Experience within an IFA/wealth management environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of FCA requirements and standards.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day compliance operations and reporting.
• Ensure advice suitability and compliance standards.
• Oversight of T&C, MI reporting, and policies.

Skills

Compliance experience

Knowledge of FCA requirements

Report writing

Confidence

Organizational skills

Education

Level 4 Qualified, DipPFS/DipFA or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Compliance Manager, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

BWD Search & Selection

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Compliance Manager – Remote | Growing IFA | No.2 to SMF16/17

Monthly travel to head office (South).

Here’s one for the experienced IFA Compliance professionals who want to make a real impact.

This is a newly created Senior Compliance Manager position with a growing, IFA business that’s building something long-term and sustainable.

You will:

• Be the right hand to the SMF16/17, who is focused on driving the firm’s M&A activity.
• Take the lead on the day-to-day compliance operations
• Ensuring the advice is suitable, files are reviewed, systems are running smoothly, and standards remain high as the business scales.
• Comfortable with T&C oversight, MI reporting, policies, financial promotions... all part of your toolkit. But more than that, you’ll be proactive, organised
• Work independently quarterly reporting and strategic updates.

You'll bring:

• Level 4 Qualified, DipPFS/DipFA or equiv.
• Strong compliance experience within an IFA/wealth management environment
• Up-to-date knowledge of FCA requirements and advice standards
• Experience writing compliance reports and interpreting MI
• Confident, approachable, and commercially aware
• Able to work remotely and manage your own schedule
• Monthly travel for team meetings.

This is a brilliant chance to step into a broad, visible role in a growing business. Someone who enjoys autonomy, has influence, and can be trusted to run with things without being micromanaged.

? If you're interested, drop me a message or apply directly. Let’s chat about what you’re looking for next.