Director - Compliance Advisory (Fixed Term Contract)
Director - Compliance Advisory (Fixed Term Contract)
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07-06-2025
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Since 2015 weve backed entrepreneurs with over 13bn in funding helping create 56000 jobs and 34000 new homes across the UK and US. Were dedicated to helping trailblazing businesses thrive and our Risk & Compliance team are integral to our growth.
Are you a compliance pro who can roll up your sleeves cut through the noise and give advice that helps push OakNorth forward Were looking for a Director Compliance Advisory who doesnt just know the rulebook but knows how to use it with purpose.
Youll be leading the Compliance Advisory function across OakNorth Bank. Youll bring strategic thinking and a hands-on attitude to a growing and successful business that supports the front-line keeps us sharp with regulation and makes compliance a true business partner. This role is a maternity cover fixed term contract with initial duration to last 12 months.
Are you ready to step up to the challenge
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Compliance Advisory team acting as the go-to SME for business areas across the bank specifically Personal Savings Business Banking and Commercial Lending.
- Provide clear pragmatic risk-based compliance advice to all relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain and evolve the compliance advisory framework including horizon scanning aligning it with the banks regulatory obligations risk appetite and commercial ambitions.
- Stay close to the business embed yourself where needed be seen and heard and make compliance guidance accessible not abstract.
- Support regulatory engagement where necessary.
- Be a positive and vocal influence to the wider Risk function and to the Bank as a whole.
- Deputise for the Head of Compliance when needed presenting to senior committees advising executives and making strategic calls.
- Utilizing Generative AI: Leverage GenAI tools to increase productivity and enhance decision-making processes within the role.
Requirements:
- Deep compliance expertise within the UK banking environment you know your SYSC from your SMCR and your Consumer Duty inside out. Ideally you have US banking compliance knowledge too!
- Solid experience in compliance advisory roles ideally with exposure to a wide range of banking products and services.
- A strong track record of stakeholder engagement you can talk to the C-suite one minute and support a product owner the next.
- Youre a self-starter whos comfortable working independently but youre just as comfortable rolling up your sleeves to help the team.
- Youre practical not preachy. You can translate regulation into action and make advice stick.
- A strategic mindset you see the big picture anticipate change and help the bank get ahead of the curve.
- Experience in leading others even if not formally you know how to elevate those around you.
Benefits & Perks:
- Equity. We want people to have a stake in the business so that all our interests are aligned.
- 25 days holiday
- Personalized benefits opt-in to what matters to you
- Subsidised Private Medical Insurance with Bupa
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Wellbeing and social events
- In-house Barista Bar in London office
- Support causes that matter to you Volunteering time off
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to work nursery gym electric car scheme)
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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