Birchlake have been asked to exclusively partner with an established Fintech lender who are looking to bolster their Compliance function with the appointment of a Senior Compliance Advisor.


This is a pivotal 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.
*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 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; calm and pragmatic approach
*Strong attention to detail


This is a hybrid role, paying a salary of up to £85,000 depending on experience.