Head of Compliance
2 weeks ago
Location: Manchester5 Days per week in the officeSalary to £175k + Bonus / IncentivesCompany OverviewOur client is a long-established specialist lender. The business continues to experience strong growth and operates with a culture of collaboration, responsibility, and high performance.The RoleThe Head of Compliance will lead and oversee all compliance and data protection activity across the Group, ensuring robust adherence to FCA and ICO regulatory standards. This role carries SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) responsibility under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), and statutory designation as Data Protection Officer (DPO).Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer and sitting on the Group Risk Leadership Team, this is a senior strategic role providing independent second line of defence (2LOD) oversight, advice, and assurance to the Board and Executive Committee.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and implementation of the Group’s compliance and data protection strategies.Provide strategic advice and assurance to senior management and Board committees.Manage and develop a team of c.9 compliance and data protection professionals.Maintain and evolve the Compliance Framework, ensuring alignment with FCA Principles, SYSC, MCOB, and Consumer Duty.Oversee the Compliance Monitoring Plan and risk-based prioritisation of assurance activity.Act as the firm’s primary liaison with the FCA and ICO, managing communications, notifications, and requests.Act as the Data Protection Officer, maintaining the Data Protection Compliance Framework and ensuring data protection by design and default.Lead regulatory horizon scanning, breach assessments, and oversight of data protection incidents.Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and good customer outcomes across the business.About YouYou will be a seasoned compliance leader with a track record of operating at SMF16 level and acting as a DPO within a regulated financial services business. You’ll combine deep technical knowledge with strong leadership and communication skills, and be comfortable operating at Board and Executive level.Essential Experience & QualificationsProven experience as SMF16 and DPO in an FCA-regulated environment (lending experience desirable)Expert knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and the FCA’s supervisory approachStrong leadership and people management capabilitiesCIPP/E, CIPT, or CISM qualifiedUnderstanding of enterprise risk frameworks and how compliance fits within themDesirableCeMAP or ICA qualificationsRecognised Data Protection Practitioner CertificationThis is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, growing financial services organisation in a pivotal senior role, with full responsibility for shaping compliance and data protection strategy across the Group.
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Head of Compliance
7 days ago
Manchester, United Kingdom InterQuest Full timeHead of Compliance Monitoring - Financial Services - £50,000 InterQuest are delighted to be supporting a Financial Services firm who are looking for a Head of Compliance Monitoring to join their team. In this role you would primarily be responsible for supporting the Head of Risk & Compliance in the development and embedding of the firms Risk Management...
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Head of Compliance
7 days ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Howdens Joinery Full timeHowdens, the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, is looking for an experienced and influential Head of Compliance to shape strategy, provide strong leadership, and manage a compliance function encompassing audit and security across our 850+ UK and ROI trade depots. This is a field-based role and will involve extensive travel to sites and offices across...
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Head of Compliance
2 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom MERJE Full time £150 - £200Social network you want to login/join with:If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.Insurance business offering a wide range of home, motor and commercial insurance are seeking a Head of Compliance. Leading the Compliance function, and reporting to the Director of Customer and Compliance,...
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Head of Compliance
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Manchester, United Kingdom Fletchers Solicitors Full time**Head of Compliance** **Location for this role Hybrid Manchester / North West** **Office Locations**:Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton, and Cambridge **Hybrid working available** with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. We believe we offer our colleagues the...
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Head of Compliance
3 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom MERJE Full timeJob DescriptionLocation: Manchester5 Days per week in the officeSalary to £175k + Bonus / IncentivesCompany OverviewOur client is a long-established specialist lender. The business continues to experience strong growth and operates with a culture of collaboration, responsibility, and high performance.The RoleThe Head of Compliance will lead and oversee all...
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Head of Compliance
2 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Idex Consulting Full time £150 - £200Job descriptionYou can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.About Us: Independent broker who operate across Europe who also have a foothold in the employee benefits market.Job Description: We are seeking a strategic Head of Compliance to lead the compliance function. This pivotal...
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Head of Compliance
1 week ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Together Full timeAs a Head of Compliance you will lead and oversee all compliance and data protection activities across the Group ensuring adherence to FCA and ICO regulations. You will hold Senior Management Function 16 (Compliance Oversight) approval under the FCAs SM&CR and act as the statutory Data Protection Officer. You will provide strategic direction advice and...
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Head of Compliance
1 week ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Together Full time £150 - £200As a Head of Compliance you will lead and oversee all compliance and data protection activities across the Group ensuring adherence to FCA and ICO regulations. You will hold Senior Management Function 16 (Compliance Oversight) approval under the FCAs SM&CR and act as the statutory Data Protection Officer. You will provide strategic direction advice and...
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Head of Compliance
3 days ago
Manchester, United Kingdom MERJE Ltd Full time**£85,000 + £6500 Car Allowance + Bonus** This role will ensure that a strong and effective 2nd line compliance oversight framework is in place across the business in order that it can meet high compliance standards. Maintaining positive relationships with the regulatorand ensuring that the company’s regulatory obligations can be met. **The role will...
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Deputy Head of Compliance
2 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Verlingue Limited Full time £150 - £200Role ProfileJob title: Deputy Head of ComplianceFor a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.Department: ComplianceLocation: Manchester, Staines or RedhillReporting to: Head of ComplianceMain purpose of job: The role will support our Head of Compliance with all Compliance matters and...
