Regulatory Compliance Advisory - AVP

Assistant Vice President – Regulatory Compliance Advisory - Wholesale & Retail Banking

• Location: London, UK
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• 4 Days a Week in the office (1-day WFH).

Company Overview:

• An established Global Bank is looking to appoint an Assistant Vice President within its Compliance Advisory function covering the retail banking division of the bank.

What we are looking for:

• The successful candidate must have compliance advisory experience within the retail banking space. Experience in Consumer Duty is a massive plus.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the review and challenge of business-led compliance risk assessments and internal controls
• Support the development and implementation of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) across relevant units
• Design, maintain and report on compliance metrics, dashboards, and heat maps
• Provide regulatory interpretation and practical guidance relating to payments, depositor protection (FSCS), and obligations under the PSR
• Monitor and evaluate upcoming regulatory developments.
• Draft, revise and embed policies and internal frameworks aligned to new regulatory expectations
• Act as a senior compliance advisor, with robust knowledge of FCA requirements including COBS, MCOBs, BCOBS, CONC, DISP, SYSC, PRIN 12, and FSCS
• Offer day-to-day guidance and regulatory support to operational teams and business leaders
• Represent the Compliance function at governance meetings and contribute to product and service development from a regulatory lens
• Contribute to the creation and rollout of compliance training and internal awareness sessions
• Assist with team oversight, project delivery, and regulatory reporting initiatives

Requirements:

• Regulatory Compliance Advisory Experience within the retail or wholesale banking space.
• Knowledge of Consumer Duty is a plus but not a requirement.
• Professional qualifications in compliance is a plus but not a requirement.
• Strong understanding of conduct risk, consumer protection rules, and regulatory change management
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues
• Confident report writer with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a detail-focused approach to problem solving.