Deputy Head of Compliance

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Deputy Head of Compliance to join a UK-based banking institution. This role plays a key part in ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management across the organisation. You will support the ongoing development of compliance frameworks, provide guidance on regulatory requirements, and help maintain a culture of good conduct and data protection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant legislation, PRA and FCA requirements, and applicable industry guidance within a banking context.
• Identify and assess regulatory risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation controls are in place and effectively maintained.
• Keep the Compliance Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) current and comprehensive.
• Monitor and track changes in the regulatory landscape, assessing their impact on the business.
• Support the planning, execution, and documentation of the compliance monitoring programme.
• Implement and oversee conduct risk controls, identifying and addressing emerging issues, and ensuring regular reporting to governance bodies.
• Provide training and expert advice to business teams on conduct risk and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain and enhance the Conduct Risk Framework, aligning it with evolving regulatory and market conditions.
• Regularly review and update compliance-related policies and procedures to ensure they remain effective and relevant.
• Advise business areas on Consumer Duty and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) obligations, supporting a compliant and customer-centric culture.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Ensure regulatory responsibilities are clearly communicated and understood by all staff through targeted training and awareness initiatives.
• Produce monthly MI reports and updates related to compliance and conduct risk.
• Serve as a key contact for data protection matters, supporting the Data Protection Officer in maintaining legal compliance.
• Monitor adherence to UK GDPR and related legislation, supporting the implementation of data protection policies.
• Investigate data breaches, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in accordance with internal procedures.
• Deliver periodic data protection training across the business.

Ideal Candidate:

• In-depth knowledge of FCA and PRA regulations, conduct risk, and UK data protection laws.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks within the financial services sector.
• Experience in delivering regulatory and conduct risk training.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
• A proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving and risk management.