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Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Compliance Advisory Director Job Title: Compliance Advisory Director Location: London or Nottingham Working Pattern: 3 days in-office (Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 days remote. Our Mission We’re on a mission to be a force for good in lending. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we’ve consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list. Hear from our team about what it’s like working at Capital One UK. About the Role The Compliance Advisory Director provides senior-level compliance advice and counsel across the UK business, ensuring regulatory obligations are understood, embedded and effectively managed. The role combines broad UK financial services compliance expertise with privacy experience, acting as a trusted adviser to senior executives and business leaders on complex regulatory, conduct, customer and data-related matters. The role will help the UK business anticipate regulatory change, manage compliance risk and demonstrate good customer and regulatory outcomes, while providing effective oversight and challenge across the first and second lines of defence. What you’ll do • Provide authoritative, pragmatic compliance advice on complex and emerging regulatory matters, acting as a senior escalation point for significant compliance issues and regulatory risk. • Provide effective second-line challenge to business decisions, products, processes and customer propositions. • Develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders, balancing commercial objectives with regulatory expectations. • Maintain a strong understanding of the UK financial services regulatory framework and anticipate regulatory changes—including emerging technology and AI regulation— translating these into practical business requirements. • Identify emerging regulatory risks and translate them into practical business requirements. • Provide input into compliance monitoring, assurance and thematic reviews. • Act as a senior compliance adviser on data protection matters, working closely with the DPO, Legal, Information Security and business teams. What we’re looking for • Significant senior compliance advisory experience within UK financial services, backed by strong knowledge of the FCA regulatory framework. • Extensive hands-on experience with Consumer Duty, conduct risk, and translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions. • Deep expertise in UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, with practical experience conducting or overseeing data protection risk assessments. • Proven ability to act as a constructive challenger and trusted adviser to senior stakeholders and executive governance committees. • A strategic, data-aware mindset with a strong focus on driving excellent customer outcomes and mitigating operational risks. • Ability to distinguish between technical compliance and the regulator’s likely expectations, applying proportionate and risk-based judgement. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in either our Nottingham or London office. We embrace a hybrid approach to work.  You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days.  Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. What’s in it for you We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qua

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