Compliance Manager

Job Description:

Core-Asset Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a leading global investment bank for a Compliance Manager role within its European Corporate & Investment Banking compliance controls function.

This is an opportunity to play a key role within a second line of defence compliance team, delivering high-quality independent testing and compliance reviews across corporate and investment banking activities in Europe.

The position offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders, complex regulatory frameworks, and a broad range of products and business lines.

The role is suited to an experienced compliance professional who enjoys working in a risk-based, controls-focused environment and who is motivated by improving compliance frameworks and methodologies.

• Proven experience in a Compliance role within financial services, with a strong focus on controls testing, assurance or independent testing.


• Solid understanding of compliance risk management frameworks and second line of defence activities.


• Knowledge of corporate and investment banking products and activities.


• Strong understanding of the UK regulatory environment and its application to banking.


• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex issues and exercise sound judgement.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.


• Ability to work independently, manage multiple reviews and meet deadlines.


• Professional compliance or risk qualification (or equivalent experience).


• Proficiency with standard office software; experience with compliance systems is advantageous.

• Plan and deliver risk-based compliance reviews and independent testing across corporate and investment banking activities in Europe.


• Take ownership of allocated elements of the annual independent testing and control plan.


• Challenge first line of defence control design, effectiveness, methodology and execution.


• Execute thematic, transversal, targeted and desk-based reviews in line with agreed standards and timelines.


• Produce clear, high-quality written reports outlining findings, root causes and agreed remediation actions.


• Maintain robust audit trails and documentation to support testing, reporting and action plan closure.


• Engage proactively with Compliance, Risk and Business stakeholders to discuss findings and manage challenge.


• Escalate significant issues in a timely manner with clear recommendations.


• Contribute to compliance reporting, management information and ongoing improvements to the control framework.


• Support and mentor junior team members where required.

• A highly competitive salary


• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: (16340)

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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