Compliance Oversight Manager at Jobgether – UK

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Compliance Oversight Manager in the United Kingdom.

This role sits within the second line of defence, playing a critical part in ensuring robust compliance oversight across key regulatory and conduct risk areas in a fast-moving financial services environment. You will lead on essential compliance frameworks such as whistleblowing, SMCR, market abuse, regulatory change, and horizon scanning, helping shape how compliance risk is identified and managed across the organisation. The position combines governance, investigation, reporting, and advisory responsibilities, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including executive and board-level committees, providing insights and assurance on compliance effectiveness. This is a high-impact role in a modern, technology-driven banking environment that values innovation, transparency, and customer-centric thinking. You will also contribute to enhancing compliance processes through automation, data, and smarter ways of working.

• Lead the whistleblowing (Speaking Up) framework, including confidential case management, investigations, policy maintenance, and board-level reporting.
• Provide 2LoD oversight and subject matter expertise on employee-related compliance topics such as SMCR, conduct rules, conflicts of interest, and market abuse.
• Produce compliance reporting for executive and board risk committees, including monthly compliance performance updates.
• Oversee regulatory change processes, working closely with compliance advisory teams to ensure timely identification and implementation of updates.
• Support and challenge regulatory breach and incident management processes, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution.
• Contribute to the design, review, and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Deliver targeted compliance assurance reviews and monitoring activities to assess control effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process optimisation within the compliance function.

• Proven experience in compliance, risk, or audit roles within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong background in leading whistleblowing investigations and managing sensitive, confidential casework.
• Working knowledge of FCA regulations, particularly SMCR and relevant compliance frameworks.
• Experience in compliance monitoring, assurance activities, or regulatory investigations is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience preparing governance reports for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and leverage technology or data where possible.
• Strong understanding of conduct risk and the role of compliance in financial services organisations.

• Competitive salary ranging from £71,400 to £90,300 depending on experience.
• Performance-based incentive awards.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote options within the UK.
• £1,000 annual learning and development budget for training, courses, and conferences.
• Inclusive benefits package supporting wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work in a modern, tech-driven financial services environment.
• Strong focus on flexibility, autonomy, and trust-based working culture.
• Exposure to senior governance forums and strategic compliance initiatives.