At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the SMCR framework, oversee F&P reviews, and deliver impactful training sessions.
- Company: Join Starling, a leading bank known for its innovative approach to financial services.
- Benefits: Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Role involves close collaboration with Senior Management Functions and the People Team.
- Why this job: Be the subject matter expert in regulatory compliance and foster a culture of accountability.
- Qualifications: Deep experience with FCA and PRA SMCR frameworks and outstanding communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Requirements
- Financial Services Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience managing the FCA and PRA SMCR frameworks within a banking or financial services environment.
- Executive Presence: Proven track record working directly with, and supporting, Board-level executives and SMFs.
- Technical Knowledge: Highly familiar with FCA Connect, the FCA Handbook, and the PRA Rulebook.
- Sensitivity & Discretion: Experience handling sensitive matters calmly and professionally, such as conduct rule breaches or complex issues arising from F&P assessments.
- Process Mastery: Experience managing entire certification lifecycles, tracking individuals in scope, and delivering impactful SMCR training.
- Influential Communicator: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the natural ability to influence and guide senior stakeholders.
- Resilient & Proactive: A solutions-oriented professional who stays calm under pressure and is comfortable navigating ambiguity or evolving regulations.
- Collaborative Mindset: A team player who looks at the bigger picture and works seamlessly cross-functionally.
- Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills, with an unwavering eye for detail.
What the job involves
Are you a regulatory expert who thrives at the intersection of governance, culture, and people? We are looking for an SMCR Lead / Manager to take ownership of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) across Starling. In this pivotal role, you will act as our ultimate subject matter expert, ensuring robust regulatory compliance while fostering a strong culture of individual accountability. You will partner closely with Senior Management Functions (SMFs), the wider People Team, Legal, and Compliance to seamlessly embed the regime into our day-to-day business-as-usual processes.
- Framework Management: Maintaining and overseeing the Management Responsibilities Map (MRM), Statements of Responsibilities (SORs), Delegations, and Handover processes to ensure total accuracy and compliance.
- Fitness & Propriety (F&P): Coordinating the annual F&P reviews for SMFs, Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), and Certified employees.
- Executive Support: Overseeing the 'reasonable steps' framework, guiding and supporting SMFs to effectively evidence their oversight and decision-making.
- Lifecycle Oversight: Managing all SMCR-related processes for joiners, internal role moves, and leavers.
- Regulatory Liaison: Preparing and submitting regulatory forms and notifications to Compliance for submission via FCA Connect.
- Integration & Training: Collaborating with the People Team to embed SMCR into onboarding, performance management, and disciplinary processes, while delivering engaging training sessions across the business.
- Audit & Horizon Scanning: Maintaining a flawless audit trail for internal/external reviews and keeping a pulse on evolving regulatory developments to advise key stakeholders.
SMCR Lead/Manager employer: Starling
Starling is a pioneering bank located in London, offering a dynamic work environment. Employees benefit from a strong focus on individual accountability and professional development, making it an ideal place for regulatory experts.
