Job title: Senior Compliance Advisor
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Consumer Lending
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £85,000.00
Location: Kent
Job published: 2025-05-22
Job ID: 33298
Contact name: Luke Warner
Contact email: lwarner@birchlakerecruitment.com

Job Description

We are delighted to be partnering with an established Fintech lender who are looking to expand their Compliance function with the appointment of a Senior Compliance Advisor.
 
Reporting to the firm's Chief Compliance Officer, this is a key hire within the business. You'll be responsible for supporting on all matters of compliance advisory, providing advice to colleagues and advising on regulatory matters.
 
Key responsibilities include:
  • Provide clear, practical advice to teams across the business on regulatory compliance, especially in areas such as consumer credit, customer protection, and the FCA Handbook.
  • Build strong working relationships and act as a trusted advisor by giving commercial, pragmatic, and cost-effective compliance guidance.
  • Lead on regulatory change projects - assessing impacts, advising on necessary updates, and helping implement compliant policies and procedures.
  • Maintain and regularly review compliance policies, and support teams in aligning their processes with regulatory requirements.
  • Design and deliver training sessions on compliance risks and regulatory changes, working closely with the Chief Compliance Officer.
  • Monitor upcoming regulatory changes, assess their impact on the business, and support implementation and staff training where needed.
  • Identify and escalate compliance risks to senior leaders promptly to help minimise business impact.
  • Promote a culture of compliance and strong risk management within the business, with a focus on delivering fair outcomes for customers.
  • Collaborate regularly with operational teams to understand key processes, assess the effectiveness of controls, and highlight areas for improvement - particularly in arrears management, complaints handling, and support for vulnerable customers.
  • Stay up to date with relevant FCA rules and regulations and apply this knowledge when advising the business.
  • Provide compliance support for major projects and contribute regulatory insight to strategic business objectives.
  • Monitor and assess both current and emerging regulatory risks and keep the business informed of key changes.
  • Assist the Chief Compliance Officer in delivering regulatory updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee compliance with company policies and procedures across the business.

Key requirements:
  • A minimum of 6 years' compliance experience in a FCA regulated environment
  • Consumer Credit legislation and Consumer duty principles expertise
  • Experience of writing detailed policies and procedures
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail skills
 
This is a hybrid role (Kent), paying a salary of up to £85,000 depending on experience.