Senior Compliance Manager SIPPs

twenty84; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 110,700 - 147,600; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial planning firm is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager specializing in SIPP. This role involves 2–3 days onsite and focuses on compliance oversight, regulatory changes, and FCA engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pensions compliance and be able to operate autonomously. This position offers a day rate contract for 3–6 months, ideal for experienced contractors looking to make an immediate impact.

Qualifications

• Strong SIPP / pensions compliance background from financial planning or wealth management.
• Technical knowledge of FCA regulations, including COBS.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver results immediately.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance oversight for SIPP and pensions.
• Manage regulatory changes and product governance.
• Engage with FCA and handle regulatory reporting.
• Manage risk register and capital adequacy.
• Review compliance documentation and member materials.
• Input on AML and Financial Crime matters.
• Champion vulnerable clients and assist on audits.

Skills

SIPP compliance oversight

Regulatory change knowledge

FCA engagement

AML compliance understanding

Job description

Senior Compliance Manager – SIPPs

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom – 2–3 days onsite, 3–6 month contract. Day rate contract.

Experienced senior SIPP / pensions compliance contractor needed to provide compliance support within a financial planning business.

Key responsibilities:

• BAU compliance oversight across SIPP and pensions
• Regulatory change, Consumer Duty and product governance
• FCA engagement, regulatory reporting and information requests
• Risk register management, capital adequacy, and board papers
• Review of member-facing materials and compliance documentation
• AML / Financial Crime input, adviser and investment due diligence
• Acting as Vulnerable Client Champion
• Liaison with second and third line on monitoring, audit, SMCR and complaints

Key requirements:

• Strong SIPP / pensions compliance background from financial planning / SIPP / wealth management businesses
• Technical FCA knowledge, including COBS
• Broad AML / Financial Crime understanding
• Able to operate autonomously and deliver straight away

Interested?

If you’re available on short notice and this aligns with your experience, please apply here.