Hybrid working, aligned to your nearest Succession office location.
Salary negotiable dependent on experience + excellent benefits (see below)
Succession Wealth is one of the UK's leading independent financial planning and wealth management businesses, with a national network of Wealth Advisors and support teams providing holistic, independent wealth management and financial planning services.
As Succession grows under Aviva’s ownership, now is a fantastic time to join us as we enter an exciting new phase of development and growth.
We are currently seeking a Compliance Manager to support the Head of Regulatory Risk and Senior Compliance Manager in delivering high-quality advice and guidance across the business on regulatory and compliance matters.
The ideal candidate will be a highly credible and commercially aware compliance professional capable of quickly building confidence and working effectively with people at all levels and across all parts of the business.
With a background in financial services, preferably wealth management, you’ll be eager to make an immediate impact from day one and to grow further within the role, contributing to the long-term success of our expanding business.
Leveraging your strong communication and influencing skills, you’ll be confident engaging with and advising senior management and all internal stakeholders.
Key activities will include :
- Providing clear, accurate, and timely advice on regulatory matters, including the application of relevant requirements in the FCA Handbook.
- This will be a hands-on role in terms of daily activity :
- Recording, reviewing, and responding to compliance queries from across the business.
- Reviewing and signing off Financial Promotions.
- Supporting the collation of compliance MI and other data, with analysis and dissemination to relevant stakeholders.
- Completing and submitting FCA reports (e.g., RegData).
- Completing and submitting FCA Connect forms.
- Collating and submitting data for PI.
- Horizon scanning—keeping up to date with regulatory and industry developments and advising senior management on necessary preparatory actions.
- Supporting Risk & Compliance in key business projects.
- Ensuring compliance policies and procedures, including the Compliance Manual, are updated and maintained.
- Lending support to colleagues during compliance reviews or investigations.
- Assisting the Chief Risk Officer with responses to FCA or other regulatory requests and preparations for FCA meetings.
- Building strong working relationships and positive engagement with stakeholders across the business.
You :
We are looking for a proactive, credible, and resilient compliance professional with experience in wealth management or financial advisory.
You will also need :
At least 3-5 years’ experience within financial services.At least 3 years’ experience in a broad compliance role within financial services.Excellent knowledge of the UK regulatory system, especially aspects relevant to advisory businesses.Experience reviewing and signing off Financial Promotions.Experience with FCA reporting (e.g., RegData) and FCA Connect forms.Strong analytical skills for data and MI.Able to build confidence and work well with people at all levels.Adaptable and capable of managing multiple compliance areas in a fast-paced environment.What You Can Expect From Us :
A competitive salary with annual reviews and performance-based increases, plus excellent benefits including :25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and additional days at Christmas.Generous pension scheme.Flexible working arrangements for work / life balance.Sick pay, Income Protection, and enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption pay.Discounts on Aviva products, home office support, life assurance, health benefits, and more.Our Commitment to DE&I :
Succession is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture. We value the unique contributions of all candidates and ensure fair and equitable recruitment practices.
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