Compliance Manager - Testing & Quality Assurance

Job description

Senior Manager – Compliance Testing & Assurance

Location: EMEA | London | Flexible working available

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced compliance professional to join a high-performing assurance team within a global financial services organisation. This is a senior role offering visibility, influence, and the chance to shape how compliance risks are identified, tested, and managed across a complex international business.

You will lead risk-based compliance reviews, work closely with senior stakeholders, and help drive innovation in assurance through data, technology, and strong governance. If you enjoy combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and team leadership, this role offers real scope to make an impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver compliance testing and assurance reviews across wholesale banking and capital markets activities
• Help shape and execute the regional compliance assurance strategy and annual testing plan
• Manage and develop a mixed onshore/offshore team, ensuring high-quality outputs and continuous improvement
• Partner with business leaders, risk, and compliance colleagues to assess key conduct and regulatory risks
• Oversee issue tracking, reporting, and escalation to senior management
• Contribute to regulatory interactions, audits, and inspections
• Support the use of data analytics and technology to enhance assurance effectiveness

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in compliance testing, assurance, audit, or regulatory roles within financial services
• In-depth knowledge of UK financial services regulation (experience in other jurisdictions is a plus)
• Proven ability to assess risk and control frameworks and deliver clear, practical assurance
• Experience leading reviews and influencing senior stakeholders
• Confident people manager with a collaborative leadership style

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field
• Professional qualifications or advanced degrees are advantageous but not essential

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-01-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English