SCUK Compliance Manager – United Kingdom
Santander Consumer Finance is one of the UK’s leading motor finance companies and we are currently looking for a Compliance Manager to join our team, working on a hybrid basis in Redhill, Surrey (with at least 3 days a week in the office). Reporting to the Head of Regulatory Compliance & DMLRO, you will be accountable for the oversight of second line of defence compliance matters across the business. Please note: fully remote workers will not be considered. The closing date for this role will be end of day, Monday 15th June 2026.
Responsibilities
* Assist in day‑to‑day management of compliance matters as SME within the business.
* Provide leadership to all junior members of the team.
* Help the department meet its internal SLAs.
* Ensure appropriate and timely engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
* Assist the Head of Regulatory Compliance & DMLRO and other senior compliance stakeholders when required.
* Work with other Compliance Managers to ensure department goals are met.
* Build upon internal relationships and those within Santander UK and SCF Madrid to build a collaborative working environment.
* Escalate any areas of concern in accordance with established Governance.
* Support business projects and initiatives (within the department and across the organisation) from a second line compliance perspective and act as a team player.
* Keep up to date with industry best practice relating to compliance and regulatory risk.
* Take responsibility and actively manage any RCSA requirements relevant to your areas of responsibility.
* In conjunction with other Compliance Managers, produce high quality MI for relevant committees.
* Be an advocate for a good culture across SCUK, actively promoting a good compliance culture.
Additional Responsibilities
* Risk Management & Oversight
* Reputational Risk
* Conduct Risk
* Compliance Working Program Reporting / MI
* Responsible Banking Product Oversight
* Data Protection
* Customer Journey
* Vulnerable Customers
* Compliance Culture
* Training
* Governance Management
Qualifications and Experience
* A compliance (or other relevant) qualification.
* Extensive compliance‑related work experience, with knowledge of compliance issues within consumer credit.
* Conduct, compliance and reputational risk experience.
* Experience with customer journey oversight.
* A good knowledge of current UK regulation affecting the business and industry.
* Experience with effectively implementing change.
* Developed knowledge of FCA regulations and rule books.
* Previous, demonstrable, line management experience.
* Previous experience and understanding of the motor finance sector.
* Strong organisational skills and flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.
* A need for accuracy and an eye for detail.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships.
* Ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
* Well‑developed report writing and I.T. skills.
* Digital awareness and competency.
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £56,000–£65,000 (dependent on experience).
* 30 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
* Annual bonus based on personal and company performance.
* Car allowance.
* Private medical cover.
* Generous pension contributions.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Sharesave scheme.
* Gym passes at a reduced rate for 3,000 gyms, leisure centres, etc.
Other Information
The hours for this post are 09:00–17:00, Monday–Friday.
Inclusion: At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair. We have a zero‑tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying, harassment (including sexual) or victimisation of any kind. Should you want to be considered for part‑time hours, please let us know and we can assess your requirements.
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