Compliance Manager

Job title: Compliance Manager Area of work: Financial Services / Compliance / Risk & Assurance Contract type: 6-Month FTC Employment type: Full-time Location: London, Hybrid Salary: £89,000 Closing date: Wednesday 11th November 2026 Overview Hays is workingexclusively to recruit a Compliance Manager for a high-profile organisationoperating within the UK financial services sector.

This is a senior and highly visible opportunity within the Risk & Compliance function, responsible for giving senior management confidence that the organisation is operating compliantly across its core activities and corporate functions.

Reporting to the Head of Risk & Compliance, you will lead the organisation's second-line compliance activity and ensure its approach remains proportionate, effective and aligned with relevant regulatory and legal obligations.

You will lead theCompliance Team, maintain and enhance the organisation's Compliance Framework,and develop strategically relevant compliance reporting and managementinformation for Executive and Board-level audiences. You will also act as asenior compliance adviser across the organisation and may deputise for the Headof Risk & Compliance on key matters.

The remit is broad,covering areas including Financial Crime, Conduct, Data Protection, the FCAHandbook, PRA Rulebook and applicable corporate law. You will horizon scan forregulatory developments, identify emerging risks and trends, provide insight intothe root causes of compliance issues and work with stakeholders to developproportionate solutions.

The successfulcandidate will bring strong technical knowledge of compliance frameworksalongside proven leadership and stakeholder management capability. You will becomfortable influencing at Executive level, delivering challenging messagesconstructively and translating complex compliance information and data intoclear insight for senior decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities Lead the Compliance Team and deliver the organisation's second-line compliance responsibilities. Manage, maintain and continuously improve the Compliance Framework, drawing on regulatory developments, insight and industry best practice.

Provide assurance over compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and applicable corporate legislation, including Financial Crime, Conduct and Data Protection requirements. Horizon scan the regulatory environment and assess developments that could affect the organisation.

Define and deliver high-quality compliance reporting and management information for senior management, the Executive, Board and relevant Committees. Use data analysis and insight to i...

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