Head of Compliance Advisory

CompanyMERJE

LocationEast Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/13/2026

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Quality assurance and regulatory professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£48,200 (£24.72 per hour)

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Description

Hybrid - 2 days office p/w

c.£90,000 + Benefits

MERJE are proud to be supporting a well-respected financial services business with a great culture and long history.

Role overview

As the strategic leader of the Compliance Advisory function, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s regulatory posture and embedding a culture of proactive compliance across all levels. Operating at the intersection of regulation, risk, and strategic ambition, you will ensure regulatory interpretation is accurate and aligned with the business’s long-term goals and customer-focused values.

You will set the strategic direction for compliance advice, influence executive decision-making, and enable the organisation to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence and agility. Through thought leadership, horizon scanning, and senior stakeholder engagement, you will drive forward a compliance agenda that supports innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing Compliance Advisory team, fostering a culture of integrity, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Support the Director of Compliance, Financial Crime & DPO in shaping a positive compliance and conduct culture across the business.

Represent the function at executive forums and steering groups, acting as deputy when required.

Influence senior leaders with commercially aware, risk-based advice that embeds regulatory thinking into business processes.

Oversee regulatory input into new propositions, operational activities, and incident management to ensure a controlled, customer-centric approach.

Optimise resource allocation and prioritisation to align advisory activity with strategic goals and emerging risks.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders as a credible voice on regulatory matters.

Translate regulatory developments into actionable insights, keeping the organisation agile and well-prepared.

Drive regulatory change initiatives and contribute to cross-functional compliance programmes.

About you

Knowledge and skills

Expert knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks, with the ability to provide strategic guidance.

Proven capability to deliver clear, risk-aware advice across enterprise-wide processes.

Strong influencing skills at senior levels, including executive and board engagement.

Ability to anticipate regulatory change and translate developments into strategic implications.

Exceptional communication skills, distilling complex regulatory requirements for varied audiences.

Analytical and solution-focused mindset, balancing compliance with commercial ambition.

Experience

Extensive experience leading compliance advisory functions within financial services.
Demonstrated leadership in building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and curiosity.
Proven ability to operate across complex stakeholder landscapes, driving alignment and collaboration.
Deep understanding of FCA regulatory frameworks; PRA familiarity advantageous.
Strong strategic acumen, anticipating regulatory change and positioning the organisation for long-term success.

Behaviours

Engage confidently at executive and board levels, translating regulatory concepts into strategic insights.

Apply sound judgement balancing regulatory expectations with business objectives.

Build trusted relationships across functions, embedding compliance into strategic and operational activities.

Anticipate regulatory shifts and emerging risks, providing proactive advice to future-proof compliance posture.

Operate with autonomy and authority, leading by example and fostering continuous improvement.