Senior Risk & Compliance Manager

TL;DR

Senior Risk & Compliance Manager (Financial Services): Design and maintain enterprise risk and compliance frameworks for a high-growth technology business with an accent on UK regulatory areas including FCA, consumer protection, data protection, and financial promotions. Focus on leading strategy implementation, horizon-scanning regulatory developments, and acting as a trusted strategic adviser to senior leadership on complex matters.

Hybrid working encouraged in Leicestershire HQ or London Holborn office; fully remote not available.

Company

Provider of discounts and benefits to emergency services workers (blue light community), focusing on innovative products and world-class service in a high-growth tech environment.

What you will do

• Design and maintain enterprise risk and compliance frameworks, governance structures, risk registers, and monitoring processes aligned with business growth.
• Lead regulatory compliance across FCA, consumer protection, advertising standards, data protection, and fraud risk.
• Develop compliance controls, policies, training, and monitoring processes organisation-wide.
• Monitor regulatory developments (FCA, FSMA, Consumer Duty, ASA/CAP, CMA, CPRs) and guide responses to changes.
• Provide guidance on new products, partnerships, and customer journeys in financial services and regulated sectors.
• Lead the risk and compliance team, build relationships, and promote a culture of accountability and informed decision-making.

Requirements

• Significant risk and compliance experience in a high-growth technology business.
• Proven people management experience leading a small team.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks: consumer protection, data protection, financial services (FCA perimeter, Consumer Duty, financial promotions).
• Experience as a strategic adviser translating regulations into commercial guidance.
• Experience with regulatory considerations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong stakeholder management and familiarity with compliance tools/automation.

Nice to have

• Experience in private equity-backed businesses during growth or regulatory change.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working and flexible hours with in-person collaboration valued.
• 25 days annual leave + birthday off, buy/sell holiday scheme up to 5 days.
• Company bonus, BUPA medical insurance (pre-existing conditions covered), pension via salary sacrifice.
• Enhanced parental leave, healthcare cashback, employee assistance programme with mental health support.
• Onsite gym, EV charging, free parking, snacks/drinks, social events, recognition awards.
• Learning and development culture with personal growth fund; relaxed dress code, modern offices.