Compliance Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the Group Compliance Department, upholding the DMLRO status and ensuring fitness and propriety. You will work with cross-group colleagues to foster compliant practices and culture, shaping governance and risk frameworks. You’ll develop and monitor a robust compliance programme and support effective, ethics-driven decision-making. This is a strategic position with oversight of regulatory submissions and AML training, offering impact across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Compliance Department and build positive cross-group relationships
• Develop, maintain and oversee concise compliance frameworks guiding organisational practice
• Influence compliance culture and ensure effective decision-making through governance and policies
• Design and deliver a monitoring programme integrated with third-line assurance
• Collaborate with business units to improve customer outcomes through compliant processes
• Support continuous improvement and uphold core group values in performance and behaviour
• Oversee regulatory submission obligations and timetables throughout the year
• Support corporate strategies related to risk management, internal control, governance and probity
• Provide training, education and AML awareness and support MLRO when needed

Key requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior compliance role with proven staff management
• Substantive knowledge of sector-specific legal and regulatory frameworks
• Strong understanding of data protection and GDPR implications
• Solid grasp of risk management, internal control and corporate governance
• Ethics and integrity oriented with experience in fraud risk detection and prevention
• Strong communication skills across diverse audiences
• Ability to apply research, investigation, process, project management and data analysis skills
• Calm under pressure and resilient in a busy environment
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and SharePoint

• Effective communicator
• Relationship builder
• Resilience under pressure
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint

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