We started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers dont like about finance and does the opposite. Were redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre weve built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward. Find out more about our fantastic offerings at Zopa.com! 

 

Were incredibly proud of our achievements and none of it would be possible without the amazing team here. Its not just industry awards were winning, weve also been named in the top three UKs Most Loved Workplaces. 

 

If you embrace unconventional challenges, are unafraid to think differently and are driven to make an outsized impact, youll thrive here at Zopa, so join us, and make it count. Want to see us in action? Follow us on Instagram @zopalife

Traditional assurance approaches often rely on lengthy checklists and surface-level compliance testing.
Were doing things differently.

At Zopa, we believe in a data-led, outcomes-focused approach to assurance. Were looking for a Compliance Assurance Manager to join us on a fixed term contract, to lead the way in embedding this modern, innovative methodology, one that focuses on the key, most important things that influence the outcomes our customers experience.

In this role, youll report to our Head of 2nd Line Compliance and lead our compliance assurance reviews, but you wont just be ticking boxes, youll be deep-diving into the data, working with AI and analytics experts, and making sure our approach is focused on what really matters.

 

Youll also have oversight of Zopas broader approach to assurance across different risk areas, ensuring were using the best tools and insights to evaluate how effectively were managing risk.

Running targeted, data-driven assurance reviews Youll conduct 2nd line compliance reviews that go beyond process-checking, using data and analytics to assess the actual outcomes customers are experiencing.

Bringing together AI and risk management Youll work closely with our data and AI experts to develop and deploy new tools that enhance assurance through automation and deep data analysis.

Contributing to compliance analysis and change management requests - Aside from assurance, you'll also assist the team by assisting with ongoing compliance monitoring and feeding into well-grounded 2nd line opinions on business changes.

You understand what a good vs. bad customer outcome looks like and what really drives those outcomes. This could come from experience in customer-facing processes, operations, product, customer experience, or riskanywhere that has given you deep insight into how customers interact with financial services.

You have a broad understanding of legislation, regulations and guidance applicable to Zopas business and the regulatory environment that the bank operates in

Youre bored of traditional, tick-box assurance and want to use your expertise in a way that truly drives better outcomes for customers.

Youre a strong problem-solver with a keen eye for what really mattersyou focus on key risks, not unnecessary complexity.

You love working with data and new technology to find better ways of doing things.

Experience designing or conducting assurance reviews and understand how to evaluate risk management effectiveness.

Youre a strong communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and explain complex findings in a way that makes sense.

Youre adaptable, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love the challenge of building something new.

Experience working with data scientists, AI specialists, or analytics teams.

Exposure to technology-driven approaches to assurance, risk, or compliance.

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At Zopa we value flexible ways of working.

We value face-to-face collaboration and a good work-life balance. This hybrid role requires you to come to our London office 2-3 days a week.

You'll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year!* But no matter where you are, well make sure youve got everything you need to thrive, both in your work and home life, from day one.

*Subject to having the right to work in the country of choice

 

Diversity Statement

Zopa is proud to offer a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture for our people. We are made up of nearly 50 nationalities, have a DE&I forum made up of Zopians wanting to make a difference and we are proud of our culture where everyone can bring their full self to work. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. 

 

Our approach to AI in interviews

At Zopa, AI isn't something we're testing out it's part of how we work every day. As a proud partner of Jobs 2030, we're committed to building AI fluency across our workforce, and we expect Zopians to use AI as part of how they do their jobs. 

Because of that, we want to be transparent about how we think about AI use during our hiring process. 

Behavioural and competency-based interviews: please don't use AI. These conversations are designed to understand you  your experiences, your judgment, and how you've approached real situations. An AI-generated answer can't tell us that. What it can do is get in the way of us finding out whether we're the right fit for each other. 

Technical interviews: it depends on the role. Some technical stages actively welcome AI use, others don't. Your Talent Partner will let you know what's expected at each stage. Where AI is part of the assessment, we'll be interested not just in the outcome, but in how you used it the tools you chose, your reasoning, and the decisions you made along the way.