Role requirement
Vacancy type
Permanent
Sector
Business Support
Specialisim
Risk & Compliance
Location
Glasgow
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
16340
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
13/01/2026
Closing date
03/02/2026
Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a leading global investment bank for a Compliance Manager role within its European Corporate & Investment Banking compliance controls function.
This is an opportunity to play a key role within a second line of defence compliance team, delivering high-quality independent testing and compliance reviews across corporate and investment banking activities in Europe. The position offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders, complex regulatory frameworks, and a broad range of products and business lines.
The role is suited to an experienced compliance professional who enjoys working in a risk-based, controls-focused environment and who is motivated by improving compliance frameworks and methodologies.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Proven experience in a Compliance role within financial services, with a strong focus on controls testing, assurance or independent testing.
- Solid understanding of compliance risk management frameworks and second line of defence activities.
- Knowledge of corporate and investment banking products and activities.
- Strong understanding of the UK regulatory environment and its application to banking.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex issues and exercise sound judgement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple reviews and meet deadlines.
- Professional compliance or risk qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Proficiency with standard office software; experience with compliance systems is advantageous.
Core Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver risk-based compliance reviews and independent testing across corporate and investment banking activities in Europe.
- Take ownership of allocated elements of the annual independent testing and control plan.
- Challenge first line of defence control design, effectiveness, methodology and execution.
- Execute thematic, transversal, targeted and desk-based reviews in line with agreed standards and timelines.
- Produce clear, high-quality written reports outlining findings, root causes and agreed remediation actions.
- Maintain robust audit trails and documentation to support testing, reporting and action plan closure.
- Engage proactively with Compliance, Risk and Business stakeholders to discuss findings and manage challenge.
- Escalate significant issues in a timely manner with clear recommendations.
- Contribute to compliance reporting, management information and ongoing improvements to the control framework.
- Support and mentor junior team members where required.
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary
- Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: (16340)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Titta has been with Core-Asset Consulting for 18 years, starting her recruitment career with the company. She specialises in Compliance, Financial Crime, Marketing, Pensions, and HR recruitment, with a passion for compliance and HR roles. Titta provides tailored and personal service.
Titta's expertise in Defined Benefit pensions is highly regarded, addressing a niche but critical area. Clients and candidates consistently praise her reliability and commitment to excellence. Known for her detailed understanding of various sectors, Titta is a trusted and respected consultant, continually fostering successful placements and strong relationships within the industry.
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