Strategic Compliance & Data Protection Lead

Nigel Frank International; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three days onsite

Job summary

Nigel Frank International is partnering with a financial services client in Liverpool to recruit an experienced Compliance Manager to strengthen the organisation’s compliance framework and policies. This strategic, hands-on role reports to the Chief Risk Officer and works closely with the Board and Executive Committee.

You will also assume the Data Protection Officer responsibility, guiding GDPR compliance, data protection training and awareness, while advising teams across the business on

Qualifications

• At least five years’ compliance experience in financial services or insurance.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulation (SYSC, ICOBS, PROD, SM&CR, Consumer Duty).
• Experience as a Certified Individual under SM&CR.
• Strong understanding of UK data protection law.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Risk Officer with regulatory engagement with the FCA, PRA and ICO.
• Help the business meet Consumer Duty and other regulatory obligations.
• Deliver the Compliance Assurance Plan and oversee reviews.
• Act as Data Protection Officer and oversee GDPR compliance, awareness and training.
• Lead compliance training and initiatives to build awareness and accountability.
• Review and sign off financial promotions and customer-facing materials.
• Monitor regulatory developments and prepare the business for change.
• Provide practical, commercially focused compliance advice.
• Carry out regulatory reviews (e.g., GDPR, Consumer Duty).
• Support business projects as the key Compliance contact from outset.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

FCA regulation knowledge

SM&CR certification

Data protection knowledge

Strategic mindset

Influence across organisation

Education

Degree or equivalent

ICA or CISM qualification

Job description

Nigel Frank International is partnering with a financial services client in Liverpool to recruit an experienced Compliance Manager to strengthen the organisation’s compliance framework and policies. This strategic, hands-on role reports to the Chief Risk Officer and works closely with the Board and Executive Committee.

You will also assume the Data Protection Officer responsibility, guiding GDPR compliance, data protection training and awareness, while advising teams across the business on