Compliance Advisory Director

Capital One

. Provide senior-level compliance advice and counsel across the UK business .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeNottingham • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in UK financial services compliance, particularly in regulatory frameworks such as FCA, UK GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018. Proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business solutions while effectively managing stakeholder relationships.

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Senior Compliance Advisory ExperienceFCA Regulatory Framework KnowledgeConsumer Duty and Conduct Risk ExpertiseUK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 ExpertiseData Protection Risk Assessment Experience

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Hard Skills

Compliance MonitoringRegulatory Risk ManagementData Protection AdvisoryRegulatory Requirement TranslationThematic Reviews

Soft Skills

Constructive ChallengerTrusted AdviserRelationship BuildingStrategic MindsetRisk-Based Judgement

Industry Keywords

UK Financial ServicesRegulatory ObligationsEmerging Regulatory RisksOperational RisksData Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior-level compliance advice and counsel across the UK business
Ensure regulatory obligations are understood, embedded and effectively managed
Advise on complex and emerging regulatory matters and escalate significant compliance issues and regulatory risk
Provide second-line challenge to business decisions, products, processes and customer propositions
Build relationships with senior stakeholders while balancing commercial objectives with regulatory expectations
Monitor the UK financial services regulatory framework and anticipate regulatory changes, including emerging technology and AI regulation
Identify emerging regulatory risks and translate them into practical business requirements
Contribute to compliance monitoring, assurance and thematic reviews
Act as a senior compliance adviser on data protection matters
Work closely with the DPO, Legal, Information Security and business teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant senior compliance advisory experience within UK financial services
Strong knowledge of the FCA regulatory framework
Extensive hands-on experience with Consumer Duty and conduct risk
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions
Deep expertise in UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
Practical experience conducting or overseeing data protection risk assessments
Proven ability to act as a constructive challenger and trusted adviser to senior stakeholders and executive governance committees
Strategic, data-aware mindset focused on customer outcomes and mitigating operational risks
Ability to apply proportionate and risk-based judgement
Expertise in UK financial services compliance, privacy and data protection
Ability to work three days per week in the office, Tuesday through Thursday

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications
Competitive pension scheme
Performance-based bonus schemes
25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure
Option to buy 5 additional days of annual leave
Private medical insurance
Enhanced parental leave
Hybrid working arrangement with Monday and Friday dedicated work-from-home days
On-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft at the Nottingham head office
Rooftop running track and coffee bar at the London office
Business Resource Groups offering activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programmes