Coopman Search and Selection

Compliance Manager opportunity with a Leading European Bank in London.

We are delighted to be partnering with one of Europe’s leading banks headquartered here in London, searching for a Compliance Manager reporting directly to the Group Head of Compliance responsible for regulatory compliance across all legal entities supporting its UK business. As part of their continuous growth, you will be responsible for managing central compliance activities working closely with the business and wider compliance function.

Responsibilities of the Compliance Manager;

• Support the UK Compliance team in managing central compliance activities
• Act as the secretary for Compliance meetings, maintaining deliverables and MI reporting
• Support the Conduct Risk framework by providing MI, training and developing tools to enhance the framework
• Coordinate behavioural risk assessment contributing to the central compliance initiative
• Embed Group and UK Compliance standards, policies and procedures
• Coordinate and develop compliance training plans; this includes delivering compliance induction
• Compliance on PA dealing, outside business activities, gifts & entertainment
• Support rollout of new Group compliance system for logging such and obtaining pre-approvals
• Responsible for SMCR coordinating and submitting SMF applications to PRA/FCA
• Prepare SMF Statements of Responsibilities; oversight of Certification Function regime
• Work with Compliance colleagues to identify and share best practices and promote an internal compliance culture within the business

Experience required of the Compliance Manager;

• Degree or Professional qualification, such as the CISI Diploma or equivalent
• Central or Corporate Compliance experience in financial services
• Experience advising and supporting the business with SMCR-related queries
• Working knowledge of European and UK (PRA and FCA) regulatory rules, guidance and principles
• Knowledge of European Financial Services; Banking, Sales & Trading, Clearing
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely on complex compliance issues
• Ability to resolve conflict and deal with confrontation through tact and diplomacy
• Display initiative in identifying and presenting solutions to support activities and plans
• Excellent English language, both written and verbal

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading European Bank in a Central Compliance role supporting the UK and wider European business.

Coopman is a B.Corp™ Certified, award-winning specialist financial services recruitment firm for front office, risk, compliance & accounting opportunities in Ireland, the UK & Europe. We pride ourselves on our diverse & extensive network, bringing the very best solutions to the individuals and clients we work with.

Coopman Search and Selection