We’re Hiring: Compliance Lead – Projects & Advisory | Specialist Financial Services Are you a compliance professional who thrives on driving regulatory change and advising on complex legislation? Do you want to join a collaborative, fast-paced financial services group where your insight will shape how we respond to evolving regulation?
Location: UK-based (flexible working options available)
Sector: Specialist Lending & Financial Services
Reporting to: Head of Compliance
Team: No direct reports (currently)
About the Role
We’re on the lookout for a Compliance Lead (Projects & Advisory) to join a dynamic and growing Compliance function. In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to the business, supporting the implementation of regulatory and legislative change and providing practical, clear compliance advice across all levels of the organisation.
You’ll lead horizon scanning activities, advise on business initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance is embedded from project inception to delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
Maintain core compliance registers, including regulatory risk, data protection risk, horizon scanning, FCA interaction logs, policy indexes, and more
Deliver clear, concise regulatory development updates to the wider business
Provide compliance input and regulatory interpretation for projects and operational change initiatives
Represent the Compliance function in project teams and relevant external forums
Monitor and communicate changes in legislation and FCA rules, updating policies and procedures accordingly
Review and approve compliance training content prior to release
Manage FCA applications and notifications (e.g. changes to approved persons)
Train Senior Managers on their regulatory responsibilities and lead annual fit and proper assessments
Build effective, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across departments
What We’re Looking For
~5+ years’ experience in a compliance advisory or regulatory project role within financial services
~ Confident interpreting and applying the FCA Handbook (e.g. SYSC, MCOB, COCON, COND, etc.)
~ Strong understanding of GDPR, Data Protection Act, and relevant UK financial regulations
~ Ability to clearly communicate complex regulation to both technical and non-technical audiences
~ Comfortable working with management information and reporting requirements
~ Project management capability (PRINCE2 or equivalent desirable)
Qualifications & Desirables
Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience
Professional compliance qualification (e.g. CeMAP, ICA, or studying towards)
PRINCE2 or similar project qualification preferred
Experience working in a lending or brokerage environment is an advantage
Strong IT skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
What You’ll Bring
Self-motivation, resilience, and accountability
Ability to build trust and influence senior stakeholders
A practical mindset – balancing regulatory requirements with business realities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A team-first attitude, comfortable working cross-functionally
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a specialist financial services business that values innovation, compliance excellence, and doing things the right way. This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact, take ownership of your work, and grow your expertise in a fast-moving, regulated environment.