Senior Compliance Advisory Manager

Senior Compliance Advisory Manager
Birmignham

This role is the bank's senior regulatory advisory specialist and a key deputy to the Head of Conduct & Compliance. You will provide expert FCA regulatory guidance across the business, helping to ensure compliance, support good customer outcomes and influence strategic decision-making.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will represent Conduct & Compliance at senior forums, prepare governance papers, support regulatory change initiatives and deputise for the Head of Conduct & Compliance when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional looking to broaden their influence and gain significant exposure to senior leadership and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted deputy to the Head of Conduct & Compliance, providing support across regulatory, governance and advisory activities.
• Represent the Conduct & Compliance function at management and risk committees, deputising when required.
• Provide practical regulatory advice and guidance to business areas on FCA requirements and Consumer Duty obligations.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, commercially focused business guidance.
• Prepare governance papers, committee reports and regulatory updates for senior stakeholders.
• Support strategic projects, regulatory change initiatives and business developments from a compliance perspective.
• Conduct horizon scanning and assess the impact of regulatory developments.
• Lead regulatory training and support colleagues in understanding their regulatory responsibilities.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience operating at Senior Compliance Manager level within an FCA-regulated environment.
• Experience presenting to senior management and governance committees.
• Strong advisory, policy and stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to operate independently and confidently deputise for senior compliance leadership.
• Proven ability to interpret and translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.