Regulatory Compliance Manager
YouLend is looking for a Regulatory Compliance Manager to support the design and scaling of our global regulatory framework as we expand into new markets and pursue additional authorisations. This individual‑contributor role reports directly to the Head of Regulatory Compliance and requires a high degree of autonomy and ownership, partnering closely with senior leadership, product, and commercial teams.
Location
London, United Kingdom
Reporting
Reports directly to the Head of Regulatory Compliance.
Responsibilities
- Support compliance workstreams for new regulatory authorisations and Variations of Permission (VoP) across the UK, EU, and other target jurisdictions.
- Drive the evolution of YouLend’s regulatory compliance framework, ensuring policies, KRIs, and reporting structures are scalable for a high‑growth, international business.
- Act as a trusted regulatory advisor to Product and Commercial teams, guiding them through complex regulatory landscapes in B2B financing and payment services.
- Own the end‑to‑end regulatory reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to the FCA and other relevant authorities.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with key regulatory expectations, including Consumer Duty, Safeguarding, and Outsourcing requirements.
- Translate upcoming regulatory developments (e.g., PSD3, EU lending directives) into clear, actionable business changes.
- Deliver high‑quality, insight‑driven reporting to senior leadership, providing a clear view of the firm’s regulatory risk profile.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a dedicated Regulatory Compliance role within regulated lending, payment services, or corporate financing.
- Deep, working knowledge of the FCA Handbook (including PRIN, SYSC, COND, CONC/BCOBS).
- Experience supporting regulatory applications and understanding the expectations and scrutiny involved in licensing processes.
- Ability to design and draft clear, practical policies that meet regulatory expectations while enabling business agility.
- Experience conducting thematic reviews and gap analyses on complex regulatory change.
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and regulators, and clearly articulating and defending regulatory positions.
Benefits
- Stock options
- Private Medical Insurance (via Vitality)
- EAP with Health Assured
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Great office space (including a gym) in Central London
- Subsidised lunch (via Feedr)
- Deliveroo allowance if working late in the office
- Monthly in‑office masseuse
- Team and Company socials
- Sports clubs
Equal Employment Opportunity
At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.
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