Compliance Manager in Salfords

SCUK Compliance Manager – Country: United Kingdom

Santander Consumer Finance is one of the UK's leading motor finance companies and we are currently looking for a Compliance Manager to join our team, working on a hybrid basis in Redhill, Surrey (with at least 3 days a week in the office).

Reporting to the Head of Regulatory Compliance & DMLRO you will be accountable for the oversight of second line of defence compliance matters across the business.

Please note:

• Fully remote workers will not be considered
• The closing date for this role will be end of day, Monday 15th June 2026

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in day-to-day management of compliance matters as SME within the business
• Provide leadership to all junior members of the team
• Help the department meet its internal SLAs
• Ensure appropriate and timely engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist the Head of Regulatory Compliance & DMLRO and other senior compliance stakeholders when required
• Work with other Compliance Managers to ensure department goals are met
• Build upon internal relationships and those within San UK and SCF Madrid to build a collaborative working environment
• Escalate any areas of concern in accordance with established Governance
• Support business projects and initiatives (within the department and across the organisation), from a second line compliance perspective and act as a team player
• Keep up to date with industry best practice relating to compliance and regulatory risk
• Take responsibility and actively manage any RCSA requirements relevant to your areas of responsibility
• In conjunction with other Compliance Managers, produce high quality MI for relevant committees
• Be an advocate for a good culture across SCUK including actively promoting a good compliance culture

Other responsibilities of the role will include:

• Risk Management & Oversight
• Reputational Risk
• Conduct Risk
• Compliance Working Program
• Reporting / MI
• Responsible Banking
• Product Oversight
• Data Protection
• Customer Journey
• Vulnerable Customers
• Compliance Culture
• Training
• Governance
• Management

What we're looking for:

• A compliance (or other relevant) qualification
• Extensive compliance related work experience, with knowledge of compliance issues within consumer credit
• Conduct, compliance and reputational risk experience
• Experience with customer journey oversight
• A good knowledge of current UK regulation affecting the business and industry
• Experience with effectively implementing change
• Developed knowledge of FCA regulations and rule books
• Previous, demonstrable, line management experience
• Previous experience and understanding of the Motor Finance sector
• Strong organisational skills and flexibility to adapt to a changing environment
• A need for accuracy and an eye for detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships
• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines
• Well-developed report writing and I.T. skills
• Digital awareness and competency

We have a range of benefits available which include:

• Competitive salary of £56,000 - £65,000 (dependent on experience)
• 30 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Car allowance
• Private medical cover
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave scheme
• Gym passes at a reduced rate for 3,000 gyms, leisure centres etc

Other things you need to know:

• The hours for this post are 09:00-17:00 across Monday - Friday

Should you want to be considered for part time hours, please let us know and we can assess your requirements.

Inclusion

At Santander we're creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

At Santander Consumer Finance we have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying, harassment (including sexual) or victimisation of any kind.