UK Compliance Governance Manager - 12 month FTC
London - Hybrid (4/1)
Investment Banking
Why this role?
This is a chance to join a renowned bank with real global reach. The role offers exposure to international regulatory work, an opportunity to shape governance frameworks and present directly to senior stakeholders. Hybrid working and excellent benefits available.
What you’ll be doing
* Coordinate the compliance governance and reporting activities across the UK, and liaise with regional teams to ensure consistency and control.
* Manage and maintain the regulatory inventory, escalate regulatory change, support risk assessments and control monitoring.
* Deliver/oversee testing, monitoring, issue remediation and reporting in accordance with the 1LOD (First Line of Defence) model.
* Act as a key stakeholder interface: build relationships with business lines, 2LOD risk & compliance, and group functions to maintain control frameworks and respond to regulatory obligations.
* Use data-driven insight to identify trends, drive continuous improvement and enhance transparency of compliance governance.
What we’re looking for
* Extensive experience in compliance governance, regulatory affairs or control oversight within a renowned financial services organisation.
* Strong technical skills: advanced Excel (e.g., pivot tables, macros, dashboards) and PowerPoint. Comfortable manipulating data and delivering insights into senior committee papers.
* Familiarity with UK and European regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, PRA, MiFID II, SMCR, ESMA).
* Conscientious, organised and comfortable working in a matrix environment: you’ll be managing multiple stakeholders and delivering to tight deadlines.
Next steps
Please apply or send your CV to sam.vale@blackswangroup.com if you feel like you're a good match.