Head of Compliance & Regulatory Risk

Experteer Overview In this role you will lead MotoNovo's first-line regulatory risk framework and provide expert guidance on compliance, Consumer Duty, and regulatory change. You will influence senior leaders and translate regulatory developments into actionable plans that protect customers and enable business outcomes. As a senior leader, you will help build regulatory capability across the organization and shape how regulation supports innovation and customer-centric growth. This is a high-visibility role within the senior leadership team with a clear impact on risk culture and strategic decision-making.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical with BUPA
• 38 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Bonus potential

Key requirements

• Lead the first-line regulatory risk strategy and oversight. Provide expert regulatory guidance on products, business changes and strategic initiatives. Drive Consumer Duty compliance and champion fair customer outcomes. Translate regulatory developments into practical business actions and implementation plans. Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Risk, Product, Operations, Change, Legal and Compliance. Represent MotoNovo in regulatory discussions, industry forums and with external bodies (e.g., FCA). Support development of regulatory knowledge and capability across the first line.
• Strong experience in regulatory compliance, regulatory risk, product governance or first-line advisory roles within financial services.
• Deep understanding of the FCA regulatory framework, including Consumer Duty and conduct regulations.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders with credibility and confidence.
• Experience translating complex regulatory requirements into pragmatic business solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness balancing customer, regulatory and business outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills to simplify technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Experience engaging with regulators or industry bodies.