Operations and Compliance Manager

Overview We are working in partnership with our trusted client, a values-led financial advice business that combines the stability of long-serving leadership with a bold, future-facing mindset. Since becoming directly authorised, they’ve focused on aligning internal functions to build smarter, more effective ways of working. They know where bottlenecks form and what needs to be changed.

They’re looking for someone who can help shape what good looks like. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing firm at a pivotal time—your ideas will be valued, your voice heard, and your impact felt. You’ll be trusted with genuine autonomy to embed quality from the inside out, in a culture that prioritises common sense over red tape.

Pay range: This range is provided by BWD Search & Selection. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Responsibilities Lead day-to-day compliance and act as a key support to the SMF16/17, handling regulatory matters, risk reviews, and complaints with confidence.

Oversee the paraplanning and admin teams, ensuring high-quality output, workflow efficiency, and adherence to SLAs. Shape and embed operational and compliance processes that are fit-for-purpose — pragmatic, not paper-heavy. Monitor regulatory changes, update internal policies (e.g.

T&C, advice framework), and deliver relevant training. Be the bridge between compliance, operations, and commercial strategy, driving continuous improvement and a strong compliance culture. Qualifications Experience in IFA compliance – and the confidence to own it An understanding of how operations should feel when they run well A mindset that’s solution-led, not status-quo And the desire to build something better, not just maintain what’s there Benefits Real ownership – a seat at the table and a voice in the room Support from low-ego, high-integrity leaders who back their people Flexibility, and a team that plays the long game A culture that rewards initiative, not politics This isn’t a CV-box-tick hire.

It’s about finding someone who wants to shape, grow, and get stuck in and who sees this as a career chapter worth writing. Drop me a message on LinkedIn or email [email protected] with your CV to find out more. Job details Seniority level – Mid-Senior level Employment type – Full-time Job function – Administrative, Quality Assurance, and Other Location – Leeds, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr