An opportunity has come up to join one of the UK's fastest growing Banks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a proven background of delivering regulatory compliance to step up in to a leadership role, or a proven leader to further enhance their career.
We are partnering with a UK-based specialist banking client to appoint a Regulatory Compliance Lead into their second line of defence function. This is a high-profile opportunity for a senior compliance professional to shape regulatory policy, lead horizon scanning, and act as a key liaison between the business and regulatory bodies.
This role will suit an individual with strong FCA/PRA regulatory knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience working within a regulated environment—particularly within retail banking, mortgages, or financial services. Leadership experience and commercial awareness are essential, as this role involves significant interaction with senior stakeholders and executive management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Regulatory Policy and Advisory function within the Compliance team
- Conduct regulatory horizon scanning and assess the potential impact of new regulations and policy changes
- Translate regulatory requirements (FCA/PRA) into actionable internal policies, ensuring they are fit for purpose
- Act as the compliance lead for Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR), working in partnership with HR
- Provide timely advice and regulatory guidance to business units across the organisation, including on financial promotions
- Oversee the development and maintenance of the compliance monitoring plan
- Respond to regulatory communications and data requests from the FCA and PRA
- Develop strategic compliance plans and drive senior-level engagement in regulatory risk
- Interact directly with the Group Executive Committee and other SMF role holders
- Act as a mentor and leader to one direct report (Analyst level), while supporting wider compliance initiatives
- Strong experience within a regulated financial services environment
- In-depth understanding of UK regulatory frameworks including FCA and PRA regimes
- Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities
- Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements (e.g. Consumer Duty, TCF, SMCR)
- High attention to detail and professional problem-solving approach
- Skilled in drafting regulatory policy and managing external regulatory communications
- Confident using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and compliance tools
- Able to self-teach and research emerging regulatory changes independently
- Experience with both regulated and unregulated mortgage products
- Prior exposure to quality assurance or compliance testing in banking/financial services
- A relevant professional compliance qualification (e.g. ICA, IRM, or equivalent)
