Senior Compliance Officer - Mortgage lending

Senior Compliance Officer (2LOD) - Mortgage Focus Wilmslow (Hybrid)

I am partnering with a growing, forward-thinking bank to appoint a Senior Compliance Officer into its 2LOD function. This is a hands-on, high-impact role, and we are looking for candidates who have experience of working with a clear focus on mortgage lending, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with the business and shaping real outcomes.

This position offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with influence, acting as a trusted adviser across mortgage and secured lending activities while helping to evolve the bank's compliance framework.

Why this opportunity stands out

• A genuinely hands-on role across advisory, monitoring, and regulatory projects
• Strong emphasis on mortgage / home finance - this experience is essential
• High visibility role with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• A collaborative culture where Compliance is a valued business partner
• Flexible hybrid working, with a base in Wilmslow

Key focus areas

• Providing pragmatic, commercially focused compliance advice on mortgage lending
• Leading monitoring reviews, thematic work, and regulatory change initiatives
• Supporting SMCR and conduct risk frameworks
• Driving stronger first-line ownership of regulatory risk

What we're looking for

• Proven 2LOD Compliance experience within financial services
• A must-have background in mortgage lending / secured finance
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to challenge and influence

If you're looking to make a tangible impact in a flexible, high-profile role, I'd welcome a confidential discussion.