MERJE
Head of Compliance
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Head of Compliance – Consumer Finance
Home Based - UK wide
c.£120,000 + Benefits
A rare opportunity has arisen to join a growing financial services business as its Head of Compliance. Our client is entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking an experienced compliance leader to establish and lead the compliance function while working closely with the executive team.
This is a genuine opportunity to influence business strategy from the outset, ensuring regulatory requirements are embedded across the organisation whilst supporting innovation and sustainable growth.
The Role
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll take ownership of the firm's compliance strategy, providing practical regulatory guidance and acting as the key point of contact for all compliance matters.
You'll work collaboratively with teams across the business to ensure compliance is embedded throughout the customer journey, operational processes, and strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and leading the firm's compliance framework and monitoring programme.
- Providing expert regulatory advice to the executive team and wider business.
- Managing relationships with the FCA and other external stakeholders.
- Leading regulatory reporting, compliance monitoring, and internal assurance activities.
- Supporting regulatory applications, approvals, and ongoing supervisory engagement.
- Working alongside Product, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure compliance is built into business processes.
- Delivering compliance training and promoting a strong culture of regulatory awareness.
- Building and developing the compliance function as the business grows.
- Acting as SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (Money Laundering Reporting Officer), subject to FCA approval, and supporting the business through the regulatory approval process.
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About You
We're keen to speak with experienced compliance professionals who have operated within consumer lending or wider financial services and are looking for a role where they can make a real impact.
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You'll ideally have:
- Extensive experience within an FCA-regulated financial services environment.
- Strong knowledge of consumer credit regulation and the FCA Handbook.
- Experience engaging with the FCA, regulatory applications, and supervisory activity.
- A strong understanding of governance, compliance monitoring, and regulatory risk.
- Working knowledge of UK GDPR and financial crime obligations.
- The credibility to advise senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
- A pragmatic approach, balancing regulatory expectations with commercial objectives.
- Experience operating as, or preparing to undertake, SMF16 and/or SMF17 responsibilities would be highly desirable.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where compliance is viewed as a strategic partner rather than simply a control function. You'll have the autonomy to build the compliance function, work directly with senior leadership, support the firm's regulatory journey, and play a key role in its long-term success.
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