Compliance Manager

What is a compliance manager?

A compliance manager ensures that the business is meeting its regulatory obligations. They create internal policies for the business and ensure these are followed at all times. They also use their knowledge to advise senior management and to train employees.

Compliance manager job description and responsibilities

Compliance managers are tasked with creating strategies and policies to make sure businesses are compliant with FCA regulations and that everything they do is within the law.The compliance manager typically reports directly into the Head of Compliance, who acts as a direct line to regulatory authorities. On a daily basis, they assess the compliance of internal processes against current regulations, maintain reporting and help to advise and train staff.Because regulations and legislation change all the time, a compliance manager is relied upon to keep on top of best practice and to ensure that the business’ internal policies account for any changes.Tasks include:Developing policies and proceduresManaging team membersEnsuring the business is up to date on legislation, regulation and best practiceAdvising various departmentsConducting annual compliance checksCreating and maintaining recordsInspiring and leading a culture of complianceTrain employees on internal policies

Compliance manager job qualifications, skills and experience

The role of compliance manager is usually reached through several years’ experience working as a compliance officer. Professionals could have a degree or a CISI diploma. Compliance managers are required to have an excellent working knowledge of UK Conduct Regulations and skills in AML and KYC. Compliance managers will ideally have some of the following qualities:Detail orientedGood judgementExcellent interpersonal skillsGood organisational skillsTime managementStrong sense of ethics

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Salary for Compliance Manager
70500 - 95750
25th Percentile
70500
Little or no prior experience in the position; still developing relevant skills. Demand: Low
50th Percentile
78250
Some prior experience in the position; has several relevant skills. Demand: Moderate
75th Percentile
95750
Extensive prior experience in the position; has mastered relevant skills. Demand: High
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Director / Head of Compliance 106750 124500 147500 Senior Compliance Analyst 37000 51000 66000 Compliance Analyst 27000 31250 34500

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