MERJE are delighted to be supporting a long standing financial services organisation whoa re recruitng a Compliance Manager due to growth of the firms compliance function.
The Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the FCA regulated business complies with relevant regulations and laws, providing essential support to both operational teams and the Senior Leadership Team. The role also includes assisting the Head of Risk and deputizing when necessary.
Key duties involve guiding colleagues on compliance matters, developing processes, managing the Compliance Monitoring Plan, producing reports for senior management, and addressing financial crime risks.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver a responsive 2nd line of defence framework alongside the Head of Risk.
- Act as the main reference for colleagues on regulatory compliance.
- Assist in process development and compliance monitoring.
- Develop and execute the Compliance Monitoring Plan.
- Manage Data Subject Access Requests and other information requests.
- Support checks on suspicious account activity and mitigate financial crime risks.
- Investigate issues, escalations, and act as MLRO when needed.
**Qualifications & Requirements:
- At least three years of compliance experience.
- Full or partial compliance certification (e.g., ICA, IRM, IIA).
- Knowledge of FCA & PRA Handbooks and regulations.
- Familiarity with Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) roles.
This position requires the candidate to work in person and either live nearby or be willing to commute.
Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
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