Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager - FinTech / SME

Suffolk (Hybrid)

Are you a commercially minded compliance professional ready to step into a broad, high-impact role within a fast-growing financial services environment?

I'm working on a fantastic opportunity with an award-winning, tech-enabled UK lender that is continuing to scale and innovate its offering to SMEs. This is a business that blends cutting-edge technology with a genuinely customer-first approach and they're now looking to appoint a Compliance Manager to play a key role in their next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on, leadership-leaning role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, influencing strategy while also remaining close to operations.

You'll support the Head of Compliance in driving regulatory excellence across the business - with exposure spanning regulatory change, financial crime, governance, and data protection.

So what?You won't just be "keeping things compliant" - you'll be shaping how compliance adds value to a high-growth, tech-driven lender.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments, translating them into practical business impact
• Support Board-level reporting and policy updates
• Deliver compliance training and act as a key internal advisor
• Run and enhance the Compliance Monitoring Programme (audits, AML, call reviews, etc.)
• Conduct contract reviews, manage supplier due diligence, and oversee key agreements
• Support data protection activity (SARs, DPIAs, data mapping)
• Manage complaints and liaise with the Financial Ombudsman where required
• Act as a key checkpoint for AML, fraud, and lending approvals
• Partner with the business on strategic initiatives, systems, and risk assessments

What They're Looking For

• Strong compliance background within UK financial services (ideally lending, fintech, or alternative finance)
• Solid understanding of FCA regulation, AML frameworks, GDPR, and ICO guidance
• Confidence working across both advisory and operational compliance
• Experience identifying and mitigating financial crime and fraud risks
• A proactive, detail-driven approach with the ability to influence stakeholders

Why This Role?

• Broad, high-impact position with real visibility across the business
• Opportunity to step into a strategically influential role without losing operational breadth
• Collaborative, forward-thinking culture in a growing fintech
• Strong benefits package including private healthcare, enhanced leave, and professional development

Interested?

This is a genuinely exciting role for someone looking to step up or broaden their remit in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Get in touch with Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich) for a confidential discussion