Senior Compliance Manager (6mth FTC)

ClearBank Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern banking institution in London is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager for a 6-month FTC to provide regulatory compliance guidance and support the build-out of new propositions. This role requires deep knowledge of compliance regulations, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to manage a heavy workload effectively. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a focus on customer outcomes and innovation.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Payments Services Regulations and related compliance requirements.
• Experience in a fast-paced compliance environment.
• Proven track record of articulating complex requirements clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory compliance guidance on new products from ideation to onboarding.
• Collaborate across the bank to ensure good outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the first line.

Skills

Regulatory and compliance technical expertise

Policy writing experience

Prioritization and workload management

Strong verbal communication skills

Attention to detail in written skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Senior Compliance Manager, 6-Month FTC

About the role: ClearBank is undertaking a major transformation initiative under the banner of Build the Bank, focused on new initiatives and delivering these safely and quickly into our BAU (Run the Bank teams) without missing a beat on running the business.

As a key player in our Build the Bank team we require an experienced regulatory compliance specialist to provide essential support, input, and oversight of first line recommendation, with regards to conduct and compliance risk management, so that we continue to meet all our regulatory obligations

This role will be pivotal in supporting the build out of our new propositions, ensuring we meet our regulatory obligations, focusing on high priorities that will drive product expansion, revenue growth, and business scaling. In this role it will be essential to understand relevant regulatory compliance requirements and standards and have the ability and subject matter expertise to practically apply them to new markets and product propositions.

The role is ideal for an ambitious and intellectually agile compliance professional who has a delivery focused mindset, and a can-do attitude.

Detailed responsibilities:

This role requires you to adapt to dynamic environments and foster a client-focused and innovative culture, while effectively balancing operational and regulatory priorities

Your primary focus will be to:

• Provide regulatory compliance guidance and technical subject matter expertise, for new products and propositions, from ideation and innovation through to customer onboarding.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the bank, providing awareness of conduct, compliance and regulatory expectations, as they relate to the work of the Build the Bank team, to ensure good outcomes are achieved for both ClearBank and its customers.
• Act as a trusted advisor for the 1st line.
• Partner closely with the Financial Crime team.
• Opine and provide guidance to the 1st line as they prepare customer facing guidance for corporate clients which will cover, for example, customer services standards and procedures, data management and privacy guidelines, incident reporting processes and other administrative requirements as required by ClearBank.
• Review and update existing internal policies and standards as required for embedded corporate clients, considering the differences specifically in relation to regulated and non-regulated activities.
• Support ad hoc tasks and projects within the Build the Bank team.

What we are looking for

• Regulatory and compliance technical expertise, including a deep understanding of the Payments Services Regulations, BCOBS, FSCS, Data Protection Regulation, DISP, SYSC, Consumer Duty, Vulnerable Customers, Open Banking, Financial Promotions and Conflicts of Interest.
• 2nd line experience of policy writing.
• Ability to prioritise and manage demanding workloads in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining high levels of quality and competency.
• Strong verbal skills, with the ability to articulate complex requirements clearly.
• Excellent written skills, with attention to detail and experience writing operational procedures, standards and guidance.
• A team player mentality with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build a network of contacts across the bank and externally.

About you:

You will thrive at ClearBank if you are:

• Customer-Focused: Committed to delivering excellent interactions and outcomes.
• Innovative: Driven to continuously improve and embrace new challenges.
• Curious: Eager to learn and apply new skills.
• Creative: Able to think outside the box and solve problems creatively.
• Tech-Savvy: Keen to embrace new technology with an agile mindset.
• Hands-On: Willing to take ownership and get involved in the details.

ClearBank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout every stage of the recruitment process. ClearBank recognises that diversity is vital to the long-term success of the business in the communities and markets in which it operates.

ClearBank strives for diversity and inclusion of all forms, including (but not limited to): gender, age, educational and professional background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sexual orientation.