Group Compliance Manager

Elite Woman Award Winner 2025 | Group Head of Risk and Compliance | Norton Finance We are entering an exciting phase of significant growth and expansion across both our specialist mortgage lending business and our mortgage brokerage operations. As we scale, innovate, and bring new products to market, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct, transparency, and regulatory excellence. To support this next chapter, we are seeking a dynamic and forward‑thinking Compliance Manager. You will shape how we interact with regulators, influence strategic decision making and ensure we operate confidently and responsibly in a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. If you want to be part of a business that is growing, ambitious and committed to doing things the right way, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible difference. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Line Management Lead, mentor and develop a small team within the risk and compliance function, providing support, coaching, and clear objectives Oversee daily workflow, allocate monitoring and onboarding tasks and ensure timely delivery of key compliance activities. Build a positive, high‑performing team culture that champions good conduct, fairness and continuous improvement. Support professional development including training, performance reviews and progression planning. Contribute to building a strong risk and conduct culture across the group. Policy Development & Regulatory Interpretation Own the drafting, maintenance and enhancement of key compliance and conduct policies. Conduct horizon scanning and assess regulatory changes, presenting practical impact assessments to the Group Head of Risk and Compliance and senior stakeholders. Translate FCA requirements (MCOB, SYSC, Consumer Duty, etc.) into operationally clear guidance for business areas. Oversee onboarding processes for advisers, intermediaries, introducers Group and partners. Lead due‑diligence reviews and maintain robust fit‑and‑proper and partner oversight frameworks. Ensure all checks and assurance processes are carried out consistently and documented appropriately. Operate as the lead regulatory contact, supporting responses to FCA requests and supervisory interactions. Coordinate the collation of information for regulatory reporting, thematic reviews and audits. Maintain a structured approach to regulatory engagement and ensure consistent messaging. Maintain and update the compliance risk register (in collaboration with the Group Compliance & Oversight Manager). Lead specialist reviews relating to conduct risk, onboarding risk, partner oversight and operational compliance risks. Support Consumer Duty monitoring, outcome testing and evidencing fair customer outcomes. Identify and elevate emerging risks promptly. Compliance Assurance Support Contribute to monitoring activity by undertaking themed reviews within your areas of expertise. Support remediation plans, actions and follow‑ups. Provide feedback and training to the business on findings and good practice. Skills & Experience Experience in a compliance, conduct or risk role within a UK mortgage lender, brokerage or network. Strong understanding of FCA Handbook requirements relevant to mortgages. Experience managing or mentoring specialists; ability to lead and manage stakeholder relationships. High level of analytical ability and sound professional judgement. Experience with policy writing, risk assessment, due diligence, or regulatory liaison. Personal Attributes Clear‑headed, structured, and confident handling specialist risk topics. Able to collaborate effectively with a senior compliance lead without overlap or conflict. Skilled at bringing clarity to technical regulatory matters. Forward‑looking, curious and comfortable balancing detail with practicality. Job Type – Full Time Location – Rotherham (Some Hybrid Working) Salary – £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE) Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to Claire Stead, Head of People at recruitmentapp@norton-finance.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr