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Head of Compliance
Remote - UK Based
Salary DOE
Ready to protect a business that's shaking up the finance world?
Our client is a fast-growing fintech company that has built a cutting-edge platform to make life easier for their customers and their team.
As a remote-first business, employing over 170 people across the UK, they're looking for a detail-oriented and passionate Head of Compliance to join them on their journey.
What You'll Be Doing:
As an experienced Head of Compliance, you will be the go-to person for all things compliance, ensuring the business meets their regulatory obligations while continuing to innovate. You'll play a crucial role in protecting the business and their customers.
- Develop, implement, and manage the compliance framework, policies, and procedures, with a focus on the mortgage industry.
- Technology Driven - Working with the business to design and implement AI tools, enabling the Compliance to operate more accurately and efficiently.
- Complaints Management - Investigate and resolve any compliance-related issues or complaints quickly and effectively.
- Stay ahead of regulatory changes and industry best practices to keep the compliance strategy sharp and effective.
- Be the expert on a wide range of compliance areas, including compliance monitoring, conduct risk, TCF, SMCR, and FCA reporting.
- Work with the team of brokers, underwriters, and leadership to provide guidance and training on compliance matters - future-proofing the business.
- Monitor and review mortgage loan documentation, disclosures, and advertising to ensure everything is clear, fair, and not misleading.
- Be the main point of contact for regulatory bodies, managing reports and documentation.
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Requirements
As the preferred candidate you will have:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in a compliance role within the financial services industry, background in Mortgages, Secured Loans, Mortgage Protection Insurance or Bridging - ideally within a Brokerage.
- Be currently operating as SMF 16, or deputising for the current SMF 16.
- Strong understanding of the UK's regulatory landscape (FCA, etc.).
- A knack for identifying potential compliance risks and creating smart strategies to mitigate them.
- Excellent communication skills – you can make complex compliance topics easy for anyone to understand.
- You're a self-starter who can manage your own time and priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- A relevant experience or degree in business, finance, or a related field is a plus, and certifications like the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) are highly desirable.
Benefits
- A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
- Work from anywhere in the UK. Our client is a remote-first company and will provide you with the laptop and equipment you need.
- A great benefits package, including private BUPA health insurance, a company pension, and access to a flexible benefits portal.
- Time to recharge with a generous holiday allowance.
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What It's Like to Work There?
You'll be part of an innovative and supportive team that's passionate about making a difference in the finance industry.
As a forward-thinking fintech, our client has built a bespoke, cutting-edge platform that enables their mortgage and protection brokers to work efficiently and at high volume - with a "client first" mindset.
They have a flat structure, which means you can talk directly to the decision-makers and see your ideas come to life quickly.
With consistent month-to-month growth, they're building something special, and they want you to be a part of it.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to tick every box – if you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to make a difference, our client encourages you to apply.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments to support your application, just let us know.
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