Head of Compliance; Retail Pensions & Investments
Job in
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Willow Resourcing Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Overview
Head of Compliance (Retail Pensions & Investments) – London (Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH per week).
CompanyRetail Pensions & Investments Fin Tech. A rapidly growing Fin Tech with ongoing headlines and a future that may include an IPO. Shares in the business are part of the benefits package.
Responsibilities- Lead a small, high-performing team (6 FTE) responsible for Compliance Advice and 2nd line Assurance for all FCA-regulated products (ETFs, ISAs, Pensions, etc.).
- Manage, oversee, and support the team to plan and deliver assurance activities; provide pragmatic compliance advice at pace.
- Carry out broader compliance activities including horizon scanning, regulatory reporting, and training.
- Collaborate with product development teams and prepare the business for transactions (e.g., IPOs or sales) where applicable.
- Provide guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements impacting distribution of investment products (Retail Investments and/or Pensions).
- Report to the Compliance Director (SMF
16).
- Extensive experience as a senior compliance professional operating at this level with a proven track record in managing and developing compliance teams.
- Strong experience in a Retail Investments and/or Pensions environment with familiarity with FCA-regulated product distributions (ETFs, ISAs, Pensions, etc.).
- Experience working with product development teams; experience in preparing a business for a transaction (IPO, sale) is advantageous.
- Competitive base pay range (details discussed with recruiter).
- Share in the business as part of the benefits package.
- Location:
London, Hybrid working arrangement.
Click apply. If you don’t have an up-to-date CV, contact Mark at for an informal chat or email mar We will pick it up from there.
Seniority- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
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