We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to lead and evolve a first-line risk and compliance function within a growing financial services organisation.
This is a senior leadership role where you’ll shape and embed risk frameworks, drive regulatory compliance, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. You’ll play a key role in strengthening risk maturity, supporting business growth, and ensuring the organisation operates within its regulatory obligations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take a step up in their career with good exposure to Risk and Compliance.
What you’ll be doing:
Strategic Risk Leadership
* Lead the design and implementation of risk and compliance frameworks
* Translate enterprise risk strategy into practical controls and actions
* Provide expert insight and challenge to senior stakeholders
Risk Identification & Assessment
* Oversee enterprise-wide risk identification processes
* Lead and evolve Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)
* Identify trends, control gaps, and emerging risks
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
* Provide clear, pragmatic guidance on regulatory requirements
* Ensure alignment with FCA/PRA and other applicable regulations
* Lead responses to audits, reviews, and regulatory engagement
Regulatory Change & Horizon Scanning
* Assess and implement regulatory changes
* Conduct horizon scanning and impact analysis
* Support strategic planning and business readiness
Governance & Reporting
* Deliver high-quality reporting to executive and board committees
* Provide insight to support decision-making and risk oversight
Leadership & Culture
* Lead and develop a high-performing risk and compliance team
* Embed a strong risk-aware culture across the organisation
* Coach and influence stakeholders at all levels
Change & Transformation
* Ensure risk and compliance are embedded in transformation programmes
* Provide oversight of risks associated with change initiatives
About you:
You’ll be a confident and credible risk professional with strong leadership experience and the ability to operate at a strategic level.
Key skills & experience:
* Significant experience in risk, compliance, or governance roles within financial services
* Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA regulations and regulatory frameworks
* Experience designing and embedding risk and compliance frameworks
* Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
* Experience leading teams and building capability
* Ability to translate complex regulation into practical business solutions
Why join?
* Opportunity to shape and influence risk strategy at a senior level
* High visibility role with strong stakeholder engagement
* Collaborative and forward-thinking environment
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply now
If you’re a strategic risk leader looking to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.