Senior Compliance Manager *FTC

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum dependent on experience.

Employment type:

Fixed Term Contract until 1 September 2027.

Location:

London/Kent Hybrid.

At Saga, we are committed to delivering exceptional products and services for our customers while maintaining the highest standards of governance, integrity and regulatory compliance.

As our Senior Compliance Manager you will be responsible for advising the business on identifying, managing and mitigating compliance risks, including implementing effective controls.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders, executives and external partners.
• Providing commercially focused advice across a broad range of regulatory and conduct matters.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of positive regulatory relationships, including high‑quality and timely regulatory reporting.
• Acting as a subject matter expert across all areas of regulatory compliance and developing internal training programmes.
• Leading horizon scanning activity, ensuring the business remains informed of regulatory and legislative developments.
• Providing regulatory oversight and strategic input into business change initiatives led by the first line.
• Interpreting and advising on financial crime obligations across Saga's financial services businesses.
• Mentoring colleagues within the compliance team and wider risk function, helping develop capability and expertise.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the Compliance Assurance team.
• Deputising for the Head of Compliance when required.

• Strong working knowledge of Financial Conduct Authority regulatory requirements, with exposure to Jersey regulation being advantageous.
• Significant experience within the insurance or financial services sector.
• The ability to mentor, develop and support colleagues across teams.
• Experience independently managing a varied portfolio of work while maintaining exceptional quality under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex regulatory issues for non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with a naturally inquisitive and methodical mindset.
• The ability to quickly understand unfamiliar business models, products and processes and assess regulatory implications.
• Confidence challenging senior stakeholders constructively and influencing decision‑making.
• Excellent judgement and the ability to identify key risks and propose practical, proportionate solutions.
• A strong understanding of risk management, controls and materiality.
• Unwavering integrity, discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ideally, a relevant professional qualification such as a CII Certificate or equivalent.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Option to purchase additional leave – 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme matched up to 10 %.
• Company performance related annual bonus – up to 5 %.
• Life assurance policy on joining – 4 × salary.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance.
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Grandparents leave.
• Income protection.
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform.

We are a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration.