Compliance Manager

Shape the Standard. Drive the Culture. Lead the Function.

FCE Bank plc is looking for a standout Compliance Manager to take the lead in shaping our advisory and assurance capability. Reporting to the Head of Compliance & MLRO, this is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll influence strategy, strengthen frameworks, and champion a proactive, commercial compliance culture across the bank.

Why this role?
Because you won’t just “do compliance”, you’ll define it. From owning the Compliance Risk Register to delivering a best‑in‑class Monitoring Programme, you’ll be at the centre of how we manage risk, enable growth, and deliver great customer outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Own the risk landscape – identify, assess and maintain FCE’s Compliance Risk Register.
• Drive assurance – design and deliver a robust Compliance Monitoring Programme, reporting directly to senior governance forums.
• Lead and inspire – manage, coach and develop a team of compliance professionals, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong engagement.
• Shape regulatory frameworks – enhance Conduct Risk, Consumer Duty, SM&CR and Vendor Management across the bank.
• Be a trusted advisor – partner with senior stakeholders to embed compliance into business decisions and strategy.
• Influence at the top – deputise for the Head of Compliance, representing the function at key executive forums.
• Stay ahead of the curve – lead on regulatory change, gap analysis, and strategic compliance initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

• A confident compliance leader with strong banking or financial services experience
• Ideally degree qualified, with (or working towards) a recognised compliance qualification (e.g. ICA)
• Proven ability to manage teams, influence stakeholders and deliver at pace
• Deep understanding of key UK regulatory frameworks including Consumer Duty & SM&CR
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for doing the right thing for customers

What you’ll bring:

• Credibility, energy and a clear point of view
• The ability to balance robust challenge with commercial pragmatism
• A commitment to building an inclusive, ethical and high-performing culture

Join us and help define what “good” looks like in compliance at FCE.

Additional Information:

This role is based in our Dunton Campus, Basildon, Essex. There is an expectation of on-site presence of 4 days per week, depending on business needs.

A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered.

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favorable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. 

If you require adjustments during the application process due to disability, please contact: ukhire1@ford.com.

Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Note: Banking and Compliance training, including fair treatment of customers, is mandatory for all FCE employees. Necessary training will be given to any successful candidates that require it.