Compliance Lead

🚨 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 RoleWe’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 DoingMaintain core compliance registers, including regulatory risk, data protection risk, horizon scanning, FCA interaction logs, policy indexes, and moreDeliver clear, concise regulatory development updates to the wider businessProvide compliance input and regulatory interpretation for projects and operational change initiativesRepresent the Compliance function in project teams and relevant external forumsMonitor and communicate changes in legislation and FCA rules, updating policies and procedures accordinglyReview and approve compliance training content prior to releaseManage FCA applications and notifications (e.g. changes to approved persons)Train Senior Managers on their regulatory responsibilities and lead annual fit and proper assessmentsBuild effective, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across departments🧠 What We’re Looking For5+ years’ experience in a compliance advisory or regulatory project role within financial servicesConfident interpreting and applying the FCA Handbook (e.g. SYSC, MCOB, COCON, COND, etc.)Strong understanding of GDPR, Data Protection Act, and relevant UK financial regulationsAbility to clearly communicate complex regulation to both technical and non-technical audiencesComfortable working with management information and reporting requirementsProject management capability (PRINCE2 or equivalent desirable)📚 Qualifications & DesirablesDegree-qualified or equivalent professional experienceProfessional compliance qualification (e.g. CeMAP, ICA, or studying towards)PRINCE2 or similar project qualification preferredExperience working in a lending or brokerage environment is an advantageStrong IT skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint💡 What You’ll BringSelf-motivation, resilience, and accountabilityAbility to build trust and influence senior stakeholdersA practical mindset – balancing regulatory requirements with business realitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA team-first attitude, comfortable working cross-functionallyWhy 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.