Senior Compliance Officer

Senior Compliance Officer - Banking

I am currently working with a well-established bank seeking to appoint a Senior Compliance Officer to join its Second Line of Defence (2LOD) function.

This is a senior hands-on 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Key Requirements

• Demonstrable experience within a 2LOD 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

Desirable

• Knowledge of Shariah-compliant banking


• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ICA, CeMAP, CISI, ACAMS), or working towards

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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