About the Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/turkishbankuk
About the Role:
As Sr. Compliance Manager within the Second Line function of TBUK, you will play a leading role in strengthening the Bank’s regulatory compliance and conduct risk framework. Reporting to the Head of Compliance and MLRO, you will provide independent regulatory advice, guidance, oversight and challenge to first-line business teams, while leading delivery of the compliance monitoring plan.
You will help the Bank manage regulatory and conduct-related risks effectively, ensure good customer outcomes, and embed practical compliance standards across the business.
As part of a small team, this broad and high-impact role offers exposure to a wide range of compliance matters and exposure to the senior management team, including the C-suite. You will bring strong leadership, sound judgement, independent working capability, and deep retail banking regulatory expertise to the role.
Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Advice and Guidance: Deliver timely, accurate Second Line compliance and conduct advice across all products, services, and overarching requirements, including Consumer Duty, conduct risk, SMCR, outsourcing, product governance, vulnerable customers, complaints, and conflicts of interest.
- Oversight and Challenge: Provide independent challenge and oversight to the First Line of Defence.
- Stakeholder Management: Build strong, collaborative relationships that support an effective working environment between Compliance and the business.
- Frameworks and Policies: Lead the development and implementation of appropriate conduct risk and compliance frameworks and policies.
- Reporting: Support the production of the monthly Compliance reporting pack.
- Risk Culture: Support the development of a risk-aware culture through the design and delivery of compliance training as required.
- Team Leadership and Management: Support the Head of Compliance and MLRO with the day-to-day management of the team, including people management, coaching, development, capacity, and performance.
Skills / Experience:
- Regulatory Expertise: Deep working knowledge of relevant financial services laws, regulations, and industry best practices, including BCOBS, PRIN, CONC/CCA, COBS, SYSC, and MCOB.
- Risk Identification: Hands-on experience identifying key conduct and compliance risks, with a proactive approach to owning and overseeing emerging risks and issues.
- Communication and Stakeholder Management: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to build relationships, influence others, and communicate effectively with senior management and committees.
- Analytical Skills and Judgement: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement, decision-making, and prioritisation skills to see issues through to resolution.
- Mindset and Behaviours: Highly resilient, comfortable navigating difficult conversations, and willing to share knowledge and collaborate across all product lines.
- Leadership and Coaching: Proven ability to motivate, manage, coach, and develop a team while acting as a positive role model.
Applications will be accepted until 02/10/2026. If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to humanresources@turkishbank.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
Sr. Compliance Manager employer: TurkishBank UK
Turkish Bank UK is an exceptional employer that prioritises a collaborative and inclusive work culture, fostering professional growth and development for its employees. As an Operational Risk Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders while enhancing the Bank's risk management capabilities in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to operational resilience and regulatory compliance, Turkish Bank UK offers a rewarding career path where your contributions directly impact the organisation's success.
