Senior Compliance Officer – Advisory
London (Hybrid) | Full-time
Overview
A well-established financial services firm is looking to hire a Senior Compliance Officer into its second line advisory function.
This is a senior, business-facing role with significant exposure to key decision-makers, focused on providing independent advice and challenge across products, clients, and strategic initiatives. You’ll play a key role in shaping how compliance supports the business, ensuring regulatory expectations are met while enabling sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
*Act as a senior advisor to the business on compliance and conduct risk matters
*Provide independent review and effective challenge on new products, strategic initiatives, and business change
*Partner closely with senior stakeholders to embed regulatory considerations into commercial decision-making
*Assess complex regulatory scenarios and provide clear, pragmatic guidance
*Support oversight of compliance risks, including escalations, breaches, and thematic issues
*Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the compliance framework
*Support regulatory engagement and internal governance processes where required
*Play a visible role in strengthening compliance culture and awareness across the business
Requirements
*Significant experience within a compliance advisory role in financial services
*Strong working knowledge of UK regulatory requirements and FCA expectations
*Proven ability to operate as a senior compliance partner to the business
*Experience dealing with complex products, business models, or regulatory challenges
*Commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk and business objectives
*Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership
Desirable
*Experience in a fast-paced or growth-oriented environment
*Exposure to trading, investments, or multi-product financial services businesses
Why Apply
*High-impact advisory role with genuine influence across the business
*Strong exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
*Opportunity to shape and evolve compliance in a commercially focused environment