Head of Compliance

This is a remote position. Head of Compliance

Remote - UK Based

£55,000 - £75,000 + Benefits 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, and they're looking for a detail-oriented and passionate Head of Compliance to join them on their journey.

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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 accuracy and efficiency.

• 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.

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 to shine.

• A great benefits package,including private BUPA health insurance, a company pension, and access to a flexible benefits portal.

• Time to rechargewith a generous holiday allowance.

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 single 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 welcome...