Senior Compliance Officer

I am currently working with a well-established bank seeking to appoint a Senior Compliance Manager to join its Second Line of Defence (2

LOD) function.

This is a senior hands-on officer role within the Compliance team, offering the opportunity to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the bank’s compliance framework, regulatory oversight, and risk management practices.

• Contribute to the development of the compliance strategy, framework, and monitoring plan
  , ensuring alignment with key regulatory risks
• Promote a strong compliance culture
  , embedding governance, risk management, and decision-making best practices
• Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory matters, supporting business initiatives and projects with proportionate guidance and challenge
• Lead horizon scanning and regulatory change initiatives
  , ensuring impacts are understood and effectively implemented
• Oversee and contribute to the delivery of the compliance monitoring programme
  , including thematic reviews and assurance activities
• Ensure accurate and timely management information and regulatory reporting to senior stakeholders and governing committees
• Support the organisation’s adherence to SMCR requirements and broader conduct risk frameworks

• Demonstrable experience within a 2
  
  LOD Compliance function in financial mortgage services
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, conduct risk, and governance
• Experience in home finance / secured lending is advantageous
• Proven ability to provide effective challenge and influence stakeholders at senior levels
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• High level of integrity, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach
• Knowledge of Shariah-compliant banking
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ICA, CeMAP, CISI, ACAMS), or working towards