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Progeny

Deputy Head of Compliance Manager

Progeny

. Support and deputise for the Head of Compliance, providing leadership across all compliance teams .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLeeds • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive compliance expertise within FCA-regulated financial services, with a strong focus on regulatory guidance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead compliance teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives through effective governance and technology.

Highest-signal resume keywords
FCA Regulations KnowledgeCompliance Team LeadershipGovernance And Risk ManagementFinancial Crime Framework SupportStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills
Compliance MonitoringRegulatory GuidanceIssue ManagementRemediationFinancial Crime ComplianceComplaints ManagementRegulatory Change ExposureAcquisitions SupportContinuous Improvement InitiativesTechnology And Automation Implementation
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCollaborationAccountability
Tools & Technologies
Compliance TechnologyAI Utilization
Certifications & Qualifications
CIICISIICA
Industry Keywords
FCA-Regulated Financial ServicesWealth ManagementFinancial AdviceAsset ManagementConsumer DutySM&CRSYSCCOBSDISP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support and deputise for the Head of Compliance, providing leadership across all compliance teams
  • Oversee the delivery of Compliance Advisory, Monitoring, Financial Crime and Complaints activities
  • Provide expert regulatory guidance and challenge on business initiatives, regulatory change and customer outcomes
  • Ensure effective compliance monitoring, issue management, remediation and governance reporting
  • Support the firm's financial crime framework, including AML, sanctions, fraud and related risks
  • Oversee complaints processes to ensure fair customer outcomes and regulatory compliance
  • Prepare reporting for senior management, committees and Boards, ensuring key risks are escalated appropriately
  • Support regulatory engagement, acquisitions, business change and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Drive efficiencies through technology, automation and responsible use of AI
  • Develop a well-coordinated compliance function and a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant compliance experience within FCA-regulated financial services, ideally wealth management, financial advice or asset management
  • Strong knowledge of FCA regulations, including Consumer Duty, SM&CR, SYSC, COBS, DISP and financial crime requirements
  • Experience leading compliance teams and advising senior stakeholders
  • Strong governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical business solutions
  • Professional qualifications such as CII, CISI or ICA (desirable)
  • Experience across multiple compliance disciplines, including monitoring, advisory, financial crime and complaints (desirable)
  • Exposure to regulatory change, acquisitions, integration projects and compliance technology (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Permanent employment
  • Full-time employment
  • Hybrid working arrangement