Portfolio Control Manager – Compliance Monitoring, Risk & Compliance

Santander

Portfolio Control Manager responsible for enhancing governance and operational effectiveness within Compliance Monitoring. Leading strategic planning and managing key relationships in the Financial Services sector at Santander.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £54,318 - £81,478 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in portfolio management, governance frameworks, and operational risk within Financial Services, with a focus on driving process improvement and strategic decision-making through data-driven insights and effective stakeholder engagement.

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Portfolio ManagementGovernance Framework DevelopmentRisk Assessment CoordinationProcess ImprovementExecutive Reporting

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementProgramme ManagementGovernanceOperational RiskStrategic PlanningIssues ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingStandardisationAutomationChange Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStakeholder EngagementLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AI GovernanceData Use CasesDashboards

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRiskComplianceMonitoring & TestingInternal Audit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Owning the portfolio management framework and governance model across the Monitoring & Testing function, ensuring consistent, efficient and effective delivery of the Compliance Monitoring Programme.
Leading portfolio planning, scheduling and resource coordination across Monitoring & Testing coverage teams to support strategic, regulatory and business priorities.
Driving the consistent application of governance standards, portfolio planning disciplines, risk assessment methodologies and reporting across the function.
Owning the end-to-end issues management framework, ensuring effective tracking, escalation, governance and timely closure of actions arising from monitoring activities.
Developing portfolio-wide conduct risk insights, management information, dashboards and executive reporting to support data-driven decision making and effective governance.
Establishing and managing the central repository for AI and data use cases while promoting governance, knowledge sharing and the safe adoption of innovative technologies across the function.
Leading the standardisation, automation and continuous improvement of portfolio management processes to improve operational efficiency and simplify ways of working.
Building great relationships with senior stakeholders across Monitoring & Testing and the wider Risk & Compliance function, providing strategic portfolio insights and recommendations that support informed decision making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in portfolio management, programme management, governance, business management or operational risk within Financial Services. (Required)
Experience leading a central portfolio management, governance or business management function supporting multiple teams or workstreams within a complex organisation. (Required)
Experience in strategic planning, portfolio governance, risk assessment coordination, issues management and executive reporting. (Required)
Experience developing and implementing governance frameworks, operating models or portfolio management disciplines that improve organisational effectiveness. (Required)
Experience driving process improvement, standardisation and operational efficiency across complex portfolios, programmes or functions. (Required)
Experience supporting the governance and adoption of AI, automation or data-driven initiatives within a controlled environment. (Preferred)
Experience working within a second line Risk, Compliance, Monitoring & Testing or Internal Audit function. (Preferred)
Experience supporting large-scale change, transformation or target operating model initiatives. (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our four pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what's possible across our international network.