Interim Head of SMCR
Listed on 2026-09-15
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HR/Recruitment
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Interim Head of SMCR (6 month FTC)
Location: London
Type: Full time
Job Requisition : JR575
Temporary cover is required for the Head Of SMCR leading all elements of Senior Manager Certification regime for an Enhanced firm. This role will ensure that all requirements are met against the SMCR regime, supporting the integration of CCLA within the Jupiter Group as they become an enhanced firm, leading on culture and conduct reporting across the wider Jupiter group and wider control oversight in the HR function.
The role is within the Human Resources Team, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer.
As SMCR Executive your role entails working directly with a range of stakeholders including Senior Management Committee and Board member to assist them in meeting their accountabilities as Senior Managers.
This role will suit a motivated individual who is flexible and enjoys working with a range of stakeholders.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe aim of the role is to become a trusted advisor to the areas being partnered with.
Responsibilities include:
- Create and finalise relevant Senior Manager applications
- Assist Senior Managers in helping to meet their Reasonable steps framework
- Maintenance of Statements of Responsibility for all SMs
- Manage Fitness and Propriety process annually for regulated staff
- Support and deliver ongoing training for SMCR. This will include role specific, e-learning and classroom training.
- Maintenance of the firms Management Responsibility Map
- Management of the Culture and Conduct Committee/ forum reporting Conduct SM Training with the Head of SMCR
- Undertake and document relevant SM Handover
- Produce relevant MI in relation SMCR activities
- Advise and support the HR and Compliance team on individual conduct cases
- Advise and support senior leaders and HRBP's on org design through the lens of SMCR
- Lead the wider HR and SMCR Business Control Forum and reporting
The role varies day to day. The key skills required to succeed in the role are:
- Detailed knowledge of SMCR regulation
- Worked in SMCR team at a bank or large asset manager
- A motivated individual, who can work autonomously
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across the business at all levels
- Able to demonstrate a team approach and to work collaboratively across functions
- Problem solving skills, capable of handling pressure and meeting strict deadlines
- High attention to detail
- This role is subject to the Conduct Rules set by the FCA.
- We offer our UK employees a 3:2 hybrid working arrangement where Tuesdays, Thursdays and a third day of your choice are worked from the office. The other two days may be worked from home.
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