Compliance Manager – Regulatory Compliance
Location: London (Hybrid: 3 days in office)
Salary: £70,000–£90,000 + Discretionary Bonus (10–20%)
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: International Corporate & Retail Banking
Overview:
A well-established international bank with a London branch is seeking a Compliance Manager to take ownership of its Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP). This role sits within a small, high-performing regulatory compliance team and reports to the Deputy Head of Compliance.
The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering monitoring activity, liaising with key stakeholders, and supporting broader regulatory initiatives. This is an opportunity to shape and elevate the second line within a bank that has invested heavily in improving its compliance and control environment in recent years.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the execution of the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan
* Conduct regulatory compliance reviews and support follow-up of action items
* Monitor adherence to UK regulatory requirements across business lines
* Liaise with key stakeholders, including risk, legal, audit, and operations
* Contribute to compliance training, advisory, and policy review activity
* Support regulatory engagement and audit preparation where needed
* Promote a strong culture of compliance across the business
What We’re Looking For:
* 3+ years’ experience in regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on compliance monitoring
* Experience in designing or owning a CMP is essential
* Familiarity with UK banking regulation and governance expectations (FCA/PRA)
* Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with senior stakeholders
* Comfortable working in a lean team and taking initiative
* Experience in both retail and corporate banking is beneficial but not essential
The Organisation Offers:
* A long-established UK branch of a global banking group
* A collaborative, stable environment with low staff turnover
* Strong post-remediation regulatory standing
* Hybrid working model (3:2 split)
* Clear opportunity to own and influence a key function within compliance
* Supportive leadership and structured career development