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NatWest Group

Senior Manager – Certifications Regime Lead

NatWest Group

Senior Manager leading regulatory approval and certification processes under SMCR for a financial services bank. Providing expertise and guidance on compliance and governance frameworks while managing stakeholder relationships.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage regulatory approval and certification of individuals under SMCR
  • Provide subject matter expertise on SMCR matters to the business
  • Optimize bank-wide SMCR and Conduct Rules frameworks
  • Advise on allocation of accountabilities and governance frameworks
  • Manage relationships with stakeholders and liaise with regulators
  • Produce high-quality papers and guidance materials
  • Contribute to Corporate Governance function's strategy
  • Identify and lead process improvements for communication and coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Demonstrable experience in an SMCR lead role
  • Strong knowledge of governance and regulatory environment
  • Excellent understanding of risk management principles
  • Extensive experience engaging senior stakeholders
  • Proven capability to manage operational and regulatory priorities effectively
  • Thorough understanding of complex financial services organisations, structure, functions, and interdependencies
  • Experience operating within the banking, regulatory, and commercial environment
  • Experience leading, managing, and developing a high-performing, professional team
  • Effective team player with proven high-quality interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working environment

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Hard Skills & Tools
SMCRrisk managementgovernance frameworksregulatory approvalcertificationprocess improvementsstakeholder managementoperational prioritiesfinancial services
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsteam leadershipstrategic thinkingrelationship managementcollaborationproblem-solvingadvisory skillshigh-performance team development