Compliance Director

April Faith Recruitment Ltd

Posted 9 hours ago, valid for a month

Liverpool, Merseyside L96GB, England

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Compliance Director position is based in Liverpool with a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum plus benefits.
This full-time, permanent role offers a hybrid working model and requires proven experience in a senior compliance or operational role within consumer credit or financial services.
The successful candidate will lead compliance with FCA regulations and consumer credit laws, design operational strategies, and conduct audits to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
Key responsibilities include collaborating with senior leaders, managing a high-performing operations team, and acting as the main contact for compliance queries and regulatory bodies.
Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related discipline, with a master's or relevant certifications being desirable.

Compliance Director

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + Benefits

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

About the Company

We are a reputable consumer credit business based in Liverpool, committed to responsible lending and exceptional customer service. As part of our continued growth, we are now seeking a strategic and experienced Compliance Director to join our leadership team.

The Role

As Compliance Director, you’ll take a lead role in ensuring that our business remains fully compliant with FCA regulations and wider consumer credit legislation. You'll also be responsible for refining and managing our internal operations to drive performance, efficiency, and service excellence across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee compliance with FCA regulations and consumer credit laws.
Design, implement, and monitor operational strategies and frameworks.
Conduct audits and reviews to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
Collaborate with senior leaders to align business operations with regulatory requirements.
Manage and develop a high-performing operations team.
Monitor and respond to changes in regulatory legislation.
Act as the main point of contact for internal compliance queries and external regulatory bodies.

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience in a senior compliance or operational role within consumer credit or financial services
Strong knowledge of FCA regulations, UK consumer credit law, and compliance frameworks.
Confident leader with strong decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance or related discipline (Master’s or certifications such as ICA or CeMAP desirable).

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Private healthcare
Pension contribution
Supportive leadership team and a collaborative culture
Opportunities for career progression and professional development

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