The Compliance Assurance Team supports the OSB Group by providing reasonable assurance of compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and good conduct operation. That assurance is gained through thematic reviews, compliance monitoring activities, and control testing of key business areas over the course of the year to deliver a risk-based assurance plan. The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market. Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia. Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme. In this role, you will deliver our Compliance Assurance and Monitoring reviews in line with internal quality standards and methodology, ensuring the organisation maintains adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. This role will oversee compliance monitoring, risk-based testing, assurance activities, and identifying and mitigating risks across business functions. The Compliance Assurance Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of compliance, providing insights and guidance on compliance risks, controls, and best practices. This role will deputise for the Senior Compliance Assurance Manager, as required. Your responsibilities will include: Independently delivering and leading timely and robust Compliance Assurance and Monitoring reviews across the Group to assess the effectiveness of compliance controls and programmes to confirm that the Group is operating within its policies and procedures and in line with applicable laws and regulation. This includes the assessment of customer outcome across the full product lifecycle when necessary. Managing the closure and standard of response to actions agreed from Compliance Assurance and conducting proportionate validation assessments. Playing an active part in compliance risk assessments, in collaboration with the Compliance Senior Leadership team, identifying, quantifying, and prioritising compliance risks. Providing strategic recommendations for ongoing risk mitigation and improvement. Building and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Risk, Audit, Legal, and Operations, to support a strong compliance culture across the organisation. Acting as an ambassador for the bank’s compliance and conduct risk culture and standards, always demonstrating the highest standards of behaviours and integrity. Champion the Groups Mission, Vision, and Values Manage Compliance Officers, providing mentorship, support, and direction to ensure high-quality work and professional development. We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £47,000 - £62,000 and a competitive benefits package including: Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15% 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Contributory pension ( 8% employer 5% employee) Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan Maternity & Adoption Leave – Occupational Maternity/Adoption Pay provided at 100% of salary for the first 26 weeks. Paternity Leave – 8 weeks of paid leave to be taken within 12 months of birth or adoption. Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme. We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below: 5 years (or comparable) previous assurance experience working in a compliance monitoring or audit within a regulated lending or banking environment is essential. Excellent understanding of and ability to interpret the FCA regulations and other critical regulatory areas in respect of conduct risk, customer outcomes, and the latest industry responses to those expectations is essential. Detailed knowledge of the MCOB, BCOBS, SYSC, PRIN and COCON handbooks as well as financial crime regulations is essential. We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves. If this sounds like you, please apply now For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply. Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page. If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress. Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work. All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.