Doing the right thing is what we aim to do at Hodge. We are a financial services business focused on the retail savings, commercial lending and retirement markets. The Hodge Foundation, a charity supporting the welfare, medical, academic and educational areas own 79% of our business. This drives us, knowing that by helping our customers to achieve their goals, we are also helping good causes that are important to us.
We have achieved significant growth over the last few years and have ambitious plans to expand further.
Senior Compliance Manager (First Line)
Salary: £Competitive + benefits
We are seeking a Compliance professional with extensive knowledge of compliance and FCA/PRA regulation within financial services in the UK who will be responsible for the first line compliance within the Retail division, ensuring our organisation adheres to applicable UK legal regulations.
The role holder will be responsible for a full range of compliance activities, including – Compliance Framework, advisory, policies & procedures, horizon scanning (regulatory requirements) and compliance projects.
This role reports directly to the Group Retail Director and is positioned in the organisations first line Compliance team.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting business units with implementing regulatory change
- Assessing current compliance risks and controls within the first line of defence
- Design and delivery of the Quality Assurance Policy
- Development of the first line compliance framework
- Regular compliance reporting, including monitoring of key metrics, to be taken through the organisation’s governance structure.
- On-going development and leadership of the first line Compliance team.
Candidates must have knowledge of FCA principles and internal controls preferably within the banking industry alongside more general compliance understanding and the ability to interpret and advise the business on compliance requirements.
The ability to produce and present high-quality focused material for Executive and Board level committees and to senior management is essential, along with strong communication and effective negotiation skills.
To be successful in this role you will effectively build and maintain collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels across the business and have the ability to challenge objectively.
This is an exciting and diverse role and will suit a motivated and ambitious individual who is a self-starter looking for the next step in their career. Candidates will need to demonstrate a strong background of compliance experience and keep ahead of developing regulation. Previous experience of horizon scanning and developing quality assurance will be key requirements for the role.
