Governance / Banking / Compliance West Mids £85-95k

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4 weeks ago
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Governance / Regulatory / Compliance Manager - Banking & Payments - £90,000

We are partnered exclusively with a leading Fintech organisation, who have once again seen unrivalled progression, and expansion in their Sector. Such is the success of the organisation, we currently find ourselves looking for an experience Governance Manager however this is more than just a day-day job. We require someone with a clear depth of experience in banking regulation, compliance and governance.

This role will sit as a key member of the Management group providing overall operational leadership to the business. Governance is pivotal to all activity in the organisation, and within this role you will be the operational lead working directly with the Governance Director, accountable for the provision of an innovative governance function to meet the legal, compliance, regulatory and contracts requirements which support sound business decision making.

In this role you will be:

Leading multiple teams across our Financial Regulation, Compliance, Audit, Information Security, Data Protection, Contracts and Legal departments and having the ability to pull all this together into the overarching Corporate Governance Strategy ensuring added value, far above and beyond ensuring you are just compliant.
Having a business partner approach you will create and maintain great relationships across the Board, Exec Management level and all across the business, encouraging collaboration to drive the organisation forward.
Providing leadership and insight you will be able to interpret highly complex situations to all audiences and gain buy in to your proposed solutions. Creativity and thinking outside of standard solutions are vital to ensuring the future vision becomes a reality with compliance at its heart.

Key requirements include;

Broad and extensive knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance requirements and legislation relating to governance within the banking sector and regulated payments industry.
Ability to be approved as a Responsible Individual.
Knowledge and experience in managing contracts (client and supplier) and an understanding of procurement frameworks.
Proven extensive knowledge of Data Protection legislation and overseeing its appropriate application in terms of innovative service development and delivery.
Proven leadership background, with the ability to build and motivate a high performing team.
Ability to demonstrate highly effective levels of communication, collaboration and rapport building skills with the ability to explain technical and regulatory information to a wide audience.
DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

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