Portfolio Control Manager – Compliance Monitoring, Risk & Compliance

Santander

Portfolio Control Manager strengthening Santander’s Compliance Monitoring governance at Santander, a global banking group. Leading portfolio planning, risk oversight, reporting and AI-enabled process improvement.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeGlasgow, Milton 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 strong focus on strategic planning, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Capable of driving innovation and efficiency while managing complex portfolios and ensuring effective communication with senior executives.

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Portfolio ManagementGovernance Framework DevelopmentRisk Assessment CoordinationStakeholder ManagementStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Portfolio GovernanceOperational Risk ManagementIssues ManagementData AnalysisProcess ImprovementExecutive ReportingResource CoordinationAutomationStandardisationPlanning Methodologies

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingCollaborative Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Management Information DashboardsCentral Repository for AI Use Cases

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCompliance MonitoringRisk & CompliancePortfolio Management FrameworkConduct Risk Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the portfolio management framework and governance model across the Monitoring & Testing function
Lead portfolio planning, scheduling and resource coordination across Monitoring & Testing coverage teams
Drive consistent governance standards, portfolio planning disciplines, risk assessment methodologies and reporting
Own the end-to-end issues management framework, including tracking, escalation, governance and timely action closure
Develop portfolio-wide conduct risk insights, management information, dashboards and executive reporting
Establish and manage the central repository for AI and data use cases
Promote governance, knowledge sharing and safe adoption of innovative technologies
Lead standardisation, automation and continuous improvement of portfolio management processes
Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Monitoring & Testing and the wider Risk & Compliance function
Provide strategic portfolio insights and recommendations to support informed decision making
Support governance, planning and operational effectiveness of the second line Compliance Monitoring function

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in portfolio management, programme management, governance, business management or operational risk within Financial Services
Experience leading a central portfolio management, governance or business management function supporting multiple teams or workstreams within a complex organisation
Experience in strategic planning, portfolio governance, risk assessment coordination, issues management and executive reporting
Experience developing and implementing governance frameworks, operating models or portfolio management disciplines
Experience driving process improvement, standardisation and operational efficiency across complex portfolios, programmes or functions
Degree or equivalent professional experience
English language proficiency
Great understanding of portfolio governance, operational risk, planning and assurance methodologies
Great analytical capability, including interpreting complex data, identifying trends and developing management information
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Great communication, influencing and presentation skills, including engaging senior executives and governance forums
Strategic thinking and ability to balance long-term objectives with operational delivery
Highly organised with planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
Collaborative leadership style and passion for continuous improvement, innovation and simplifying ways of working
Candidates must be able to attend the office at least 12 days per month

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellbeing partners and access to wellbeing apps
Discounted gym and fitness access
Weekly online wellbeing classes
Flexible healthcare
Mental health support
Enhanced family leave
Childcare options
Tailored wellbeing support
Volunteering opportunities
Global growth opportunities
Access to learning new skills and international career opportunities
Hybrid working pattern