SMCR Compliance Lead — Hybrid, Governance & Training

Attivo; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contributory Pension Scheme (8%)

Private Medical Insurance

Cashplan

Income Protection

Critical Illness

Death in Service

Parking allowance

Generous holiday allowance

Work from home and flexible working

Job summary

Attivo is seeking an SMCR Manager to lead the firm's SMCR framework, ensure FCA compliance and promote accountability across the business. You'll work with Senior Managers and key stakeholders to maintain governance documentation and support regulatory applications.

You will deliver training, provide regulatory guidance and produce management information to support oversight, with hybrid work from Cheltenham.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Regulated Financial Planning.
• Experience in financial services, risk, compliance, supervision, training & competency or financial planning.
• Strong understanding of SMCR.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements in a practical manner.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience delivering training and coaching to a range of audiences.
• Sound regulatory judgement and attention to detail.
• Professional, ethical and able to manage sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing management and development of the firm's SMCR framework.
• Maintain Senior Managers' Statements of Responsibilities and the Responsibilities Map.
• Manage annual Fitness & Propriety assessments and attestations for Senior Managers.
• Support Senior Managers in evidencing accountability and reasonable steps under SMCR and Consumer Duty.
• Coordinate FCA applications, approvals and permissions relating to Senior Managers, Certified Individuals and Non-Executive Directors.
• Deliver SMCR and Conduct Rules training across the business.
• Manage the Conduct Rules breach framework, including investigations, escalation and regulatory reporting.
• Conduct reviews of Training & Competency activity to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Produce SMCR management information, committee reports and thematic analysis.
• Support governance, regulatory change and wider risk management initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the Group to promote a culture of accountability and good conduct.
• Undertake ad-hoc project work in line with business requirements and management direction.

Skills

SMCR knowledge

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Discretion

Professional conduct

Education

Level 4 qualification in Regulated Financial Planning

Job description

Attivo is seeking an SMCR Manager to lead the firm's SMCR framework, ensure FCA compliance and promote accountability across the business. You'll work with Senior Managers and key stakeholders to maintain governance documentation and support regulatory applications.

You will deliver training, provide regulatory guidance and produce management information to support oversight, with hybrid work from Cheltenham.