Compliance Manager

MERJE has partnered with a leading financial services group/retail bank and we’re looking for a Compliance Manager with a strong understanding of SM&CR regulations. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

As a Compliance Manager, you will play a key role within the Compliance Team, providing practical and clear guidance to the business on meeting new and existing conduct regulatory requirements. You'll be instrumental in ensuring effective systems and controls are implemented and in promoting a strong compliance and conduct risk culture within the organisation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as a compliance representative on key business and regulatory projects, offering policy guidance and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide expert advice on the SM&CR, interpreting regulatory rules and guidelines for the business.
• Manage, review, and advise on business policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and consistency across the business.
• Lead the review of SM&CR policies and procedures, ensuring timely updates and adherence to the SMCR Annual Plan.
• Oversee day-to-day SM&CR activities, ensuring compliance records are current and accurate.
• Monitor regulatory developments, create business briefings, and assess the impact of regulatory changes.
• Support the development and delivery of regulatory and conduct risk-related training.
• Manage regulatory reporting, correspondence, and ensure timely responses to FCA Information Requests.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a compliance or conduct risk role with in-depth knowledge of SM&CR regulations and FCA handbooks. Proven ability to provide policy guidance, manage compliance projects, and liaise with senior stakeholders on regulatory matters.
• Strong understanding of the financial services regulatory landscape, including mortgage lending (MCOB), retail banking (BCOBs), and basic PRA Handbook knowledge is desirable.
• Experience in policy review, maintenance, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Ability to lead the review of SM&CR policies in line with scheduled review dates.
• Ability to explain complex regulatory issues clearly to stakeholders and build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Competence in assessing the impact of regulatory changes, writing reports, and presenting findings. Intermediate skills in report writing and presentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, effectively prioritise tasks, and manage time efficiently.

Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days due to the large volume of applications, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities.

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