Compliance Manager in Warrington

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to join an organisation going through a great deal of investment in its compliance function. This is a time of real positive change and growth in this function – creating opportunities to make a real difference in elevating compliance. Acting as a trusted adviser and constructive challenger to the business, you will assess the effectiveness of the compliance framework, monitor regulatory risks, and provide practical guidance to support informed decision-making. You will play a key role in embedding a strong compliance culture, ensuring good customer outcomes, and protecting the organisation from regulatory, conduct, and reputational risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments, legislation, industry guidance, and enforcement activity to identify emerging compliance requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of regulatory changes, ensuring compliance obligations are effectively embedded.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and supporting frameworks.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments to identify gaps and ensure effective mitigating controls are in place.
• Support governance processes to ensure regulatory expectations are reflected in business decision-making.
• Provide independent second-line oversight of first-line compliance activities.
• Challenge business decisions where regulatory risks or control weaknesses are identified.
• Produce evidence-based reports, rate findings, agree remediation actions, and independently monitor delivery through to completion.
• Support investigations into compliance incidents, identifying root causes and recommending improvements.
• Act as a subject matter expert during regulatory reviews, audits, and inspections.
• Prepare clear and insightful compliance reports for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making.

About You

You'll be an experienced compliance professional with strong knowledge of interpreting regulation and the confidence to provide independent oversight while building effective relationships across the business. You'll bring:

• Experience in 2nd line compliance roles within a regulated industry, ideally financial services, gaming or betting sectors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate them clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience engaging with senior leadership and governance committees.
• High levels of integrity, sound judgement, and attention to detail.
• The confidence to provide constructive challenge while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence change.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to shape and strengthen an organisation's compliance framework while working with senior stakeholders across the business. You'll have genuine influence, the opportunity to drive continuous improvement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment. 3 days office based per week - working with some of the best people in the industry!