Head of Compliance Advisory and Policy

b Overview /b p As Head of Compliance Advisory and Policy, you shape and deliver regulatory advice for Quilter, leading a team of specialists to navigate FCA and PRA requirements. You will support strategic growth through pragmatic regulatory guidance across initiatives, acquisitions, and partnerships. This role focuses on embedding compliant practices amid evolving regulation and AI considerations, enabling broader consumer access to advice and services. You will partner with senior leaders to manage risks and promote a culture of compliance that underpins the business strategy. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li holiday: 26 days /li li Pension Scheme /li li Private Medical Insurance /li li Life Assurance /li li Income Protection /li li flexible benefits via salary deduction /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead FCA compliance oversight across Quilter Investments, strategic initiatives, Data Technology developments, SMCR, policies, training, and governance. /li li Provide expert advice on strategic change, new business initiatives, acquisitions, partnerships, and transformation programmes. /li li Support senior leaders to identify, understand, and manage regulatory risks and obligations. /li li Identify and escalate material regulatory risks where appropriate. /li li Own and maintain Group Compliance Policies with governance, reviews, and implementation. /li li Develop practical guidance to help embed compliance requirements across the business. /li li Provide regulatory guidance on investment products, portfolio and discretionary management, and advisory services. /li li Advise on conduct risk, market abuse, conflicts of interest, and customer outcomes in product governance. /li li Assess regulatory implications of emerging technologies, AI, and digital innovation; advise on resilience, technology risk, and third-party risk. /li li Own the regulatory permissions framework, including applications and annual reviews; advise on structures and perimeter risk. /li li Support regulatory liaison, regulatory visits, reviews, and industry forums; engage with regulators and boards as required. /li li Lead Group Compliance Training and promote a culture of ethics and good customer outcomes. /li li Build and develop a high-performing Compliance Advisory team and foster cross-business collaboration. /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Significant senior compliance experience in a regulated financial services firm /li li Deep knowledge of UK financial services regulation and governance /li li Understanding of investment management, asset management, and funds regulation /li li Experience delivering strategic regulatory advice to executives and Boards /li li Experience leading regulatory change and policy development /li li Knowledge of information security, operational resilience, technology governance, and AI-related regulation /li li Experience managing regulatory permissions and engagement /li li Proven ability to respond to regulatory consultations and policy papers /li li Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills /li li Strong written communication for Board papers and executive briefings /li /ul ul li exceptional stakeholder management /li li influencing and communication /li li commercial pragmatism /li li UK financial services regulation /li li regulatory change management /li li policy development /li /ul