Compliance Manager

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An experienced regulatory Compliance Manager is required for the head office of a retail bank. The bank has branches nationally and the head office is based in the City of London.

As one of the Compliance Managers within retail banking, you will need to ensure the activities of the bank are carried out in compliance with applicable legislations, regulations, guidance and internal policies. You will also be integral in strengthening and embedding a positive compliance awareness and culture throughout the bank.

Your remit as compliance manager will cover all retail branches and the products offered by them. These products include current accounts, deposit accounts, credit cards and mortgages.

As an experienced Compliance Manager within retail banking, you will be required to have a high level of knowledge and understanding of UK regulations and market practices in respect of retail banking.

You will act as a key point of contact for a broad range of compliance related queries.

In addition to providing compliance advisory services, the team of compliance manager's are also integral to updating governance documents to ensure all regulatory compliance matters and risks have been considered. You will then positively assist the business to overcome any obstacles that may arise.

You will be given be opportunity as the complaince manager to update and amend the legal and compliance department's policies and procedures in order to meet the regulatory requirements of new and or updated legislations and embed these accordingly.

Other requirements:

* Designing and implementing first line of defence systems in accordance with the bank's policy and applicable regulatory requirements

* Assist with completing the department's annual compliance risk assessments

* Proactively develop appropriate relationships across the key business areas within retail banking (your stake holders). These include syndications lending, trade finance and services provided to financial institutions.

* Ensure that a strong compliance framework and positive compliance culture is in place throughout the Bank.

* Monitor, review, interpret and assess regulatory developments, laws, rules, guidance, principles and regulatory initiatives that are likely to have significant impact on business activities carried out by retail banking

* Participate in meetings, including project and product launches, providing support and guidance, paying particular attention to compliance, related implications and present possible solutions.

The team and company are large enough to provide a challenging environment but nimble enough to give you the autonomy you need to own the majority of your work.

This is a pure regulatory compliance function with a separate dedicated financial crime team.

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your CV to be reviewed or call me directly, Pritesh Chudasama on 0207 469 5022 to discuss the role further.