Regulatory Compliance Manager – Private Banking Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: London (hybrid) An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Regulatory Compliance Manager within the private banking sector, based in London. This pivotal role offers you the chance to shape and influence regulatory compliance frameworks at a senior level, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained across all business activities. You will be joining an organisation renowned for its commitment to professional development, diversity, and inclusion, where your expertise will directly impact both business performance and client trust. With a hybrid working model and access to tailored growth opportunities, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about upholding integrity within financial markets. * Play a key role in safeguarding the reputation and operational integrity of a leading private banking institution by driving robust regulatory compliance initiatives across the business. * Benefit from a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives, encourages open communication, and provides ongoing professional development tailored to your career aspirations. * Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements in London, allowing you to balance your professional responsibilities with personal commitments while contributing meaningfully to the organisation’s success. What you'll do: As a Regulatory Compliance Manager – Private Banking, you will play a central role in shaping how regulatory obligations are met throughout the organisation’s private banking division. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve partnering with risk stewards and business leaders to ensure that all activities align with current laws, regulations, internal codes, and industry best practices. You will act as a trusted advisor to private bankers, providing them with practical guidance on managing compliance risks associated with client interactions and product offerings. By embedding regulatory awareness into everyday processes and supporting advisory teams in maintaining consistency with group-wide governance structures, you will help create an environment where compliance is second nature. Your ability to engage senior stakeholders on complex issues will be crucial as you drive policy updates in response to changing regulations. Through close collaboration with multiple teams, you will ensure that new policies are implemented smoothly while monitoring for emerging risks. Ultimately, your work will contribute significantly to protecting customers, preserving organisational integrity, and maintaining confidence in financial markets. * Lead the private banking regulatory compliance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility for maintaining high standards of compliance across all operations. * Work closely with risk stewards in private banking to uphold an effective control framework that ensures adherence to external laws, regulations, internal codes, policies, and market best practices. * Provide comprehensive advisory services to private banking teams, ensuring they fully understand their regulatory compliance risk exposure related to clients, transactions, and products. * Enhance the knowledge base of private bankers by integrating regulatory compliance considerations into every aspect of their daily activities and decision-making processes. * Support compliance advisory teams by aligning their efforts with group management structures, operating models, governance requirements, and overarching risk management frameworks. * Engage with senior stakeholders across the business to provide clear guidance on complex regulatory matters and influence decision-making at the highest levels. * Ensure all policies, procedures, and principles are regularly updated in response to evolving regulations and proactively assess their impact on private banking operations. * Collaborate with various risk and business functions to implement new policies effectively within the private banking division. * Monitor emerging risks within the regulatory landscape and develop strategies to mitigate potential issues before they escalate. * Champion an inclusive approach by promoting open dialogue around compliance challenges and supporting colleagues through change.

What you bring:

To excel as a Regulatory Compliance Manager – Private Banking, you will bring substantial experience advising on UK regulatory matters within financial services—ideally gained in private banking or wealth management settings. Your background should demonstrate not only technical proficiency but also an empathetic approach when engaging with colleagues at all levels. You will have honed your ability to identify emerging risks early on and respond thoughtfully by developing practical solutions that protect both clients and the organisation. Your communication style is clear yet considerate; you can distil complex information into accessible insights without losing sight of broader strategic objectives. A genuine commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces underpins everything you do—from supporting team members through change initiatives to championing open dialogue around challenging topics. Your willingness to share knowledge ensures that others benefit from your expertise while reinforcing collective responsibility for compliance excellence.

Demonstrated experience providing regulatory compliance advice within the UK financial services sector, particularly in private banking or wealth management environments. Proven ability to engage constructively with senior stakeholders on sensitive or complex regulatory matters while maintaining positive working relationships. Strong track record of proactively identifying potential risks within business operations and implementing effective measures to minimise or eliminate escalation points. Comprehensive understanding of risk management approaches within large financial institutions, including the ability to summarise key focus areas clearly for diverse audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to collaborate effectively across departments while nurturing a culture of openness and mutual support. A deep appreciation for diversity and inclusion principles as they relate to both workplace culture and customer service delivery. Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities that allow you to translate technical regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for non-specialist colleagues. Experience supporting or leading teams through periods of change by providing reassurance, clarity, and practical solutions during transitions. Familiarity with updating policies and procedures in line with evolving regulations while assessing their broader impact on business operations. Commitment to continuous professional development through participation in training opportunities or relevant industry forums.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader not only in financial services but also in its unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Employees benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside access to bespoke professional development programmes tailored specifically for those seeking long-term career growth. The company’s commitment extends beyond its workforce: it actively champions diversity at every level—ensuring recruitment processes are accessible regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability status, religion, sexual orientation or age. As a Disability Confident Leader recognised for its supportive approach towards neurodivergent individuals or those living with long-term conditions, this employer goes above and beyond standard practice by offering interviews to candidates who meet minimum criteria. Here you’ll find not just a job but a community built on respect, empathy and shared purpose—where your contributions are valued as part of something greater than yourself.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact within private banking compliance while advancing your own career journey in an inclusive setting, this is your moment—seize it today!

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