Compliance Monitoring Manager

  • MERJE Ltd
  • Nov 02, 2025
Full time

Job Description

Hybrid - 3 days office

Salary c.£65,000 - £75,000

An established and highly respected Wealth and Investment management firm is seeking a Compliance Monitoring Manager to lead its monitoring function and enhance the firm's approach to regulatory assurance and oversight.

This is a key second-line role, responsible for delivering a risk-based compliance monitoring plan, conducting thematic reviews, and ensuring regulatory requirements and internal standards are met across the business.

The Role

  • Develop and implement a risk-based monitoring plan aligned with the firm's risk appetite and FCA expectations.
  • Deliver second-line oversight and thematic reviews, ensuring timely completion of testing and follow-up actions.
  • Produce clear, insightful reports for senior management and the board, highlighting key risks and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, and Operations to strengthen the control environment.
  • Lead and develop a small team, promoting a proactive and positive compliance culture.

About You

  • Minimum CISI or CII Level 4 qualification (ideally working towards Level 6).
  • At least 5 years' experience in compliance or assurance within financial services or another regulated environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Proven experience delivering monitoring or thematic review activity in line with FCA standards.
  • Team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the compliance monitoring function within a respected financial services firm, where you'll have visibility across the business and genuine scope to influence and improve risk culture.

If you're an experienced compliance professional seeking a leadership role within a collaborative and values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you.