Location:  North East England Salary:  Competitive + Benefits Employment Type:  Permanent Sector:  Financial Services / Insurance A well-established financial services organisation in the North East is seeking a skilled  Risk & Compliance Manager  to lead its compliance function. This role is central to ensuring the business maintains robust regulatory standards and fosters a culture of compliance across all departments. The Role: Lead and manage a team delivering risk-based compliance monitoring. Provide expert compliance guidance across multiple business areas. Monitor emerging regulatory risks and implement new requirements. Ensure product and service delivery aligns with FCA Consumer Duty principles. Respond to internal and external compliance-related information requests. Liaise with external auditors and manage audit actions. Deliver accurate compliance monitoring outcomes and identify improvement areas. Maintain and update internal policies and procedures. Approve compliance sign-offs for customer communications and financial promotions. Oversee regulatory training and competence programmes. Promote the organisation’s values and culture within the compliance function. Act as a key contact for regulato...