Regulated Complaints Manager

Manchester Permanent £45,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Regulated Complaints Manager to oversee and improve complaint handling processes within the financial services industry. This permanent role is based in Manchester City Centre and offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Join a growing organisation with the opportunity to make an immediate impact
  • Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the financial services sector, known for their commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. They provide a professional and supportive environment to ensure both employee and client success.

Job Description

  • Support the end-to-end handling of FCA-regulated complaints, ensuring all cases are managed within required timeframes and to a high standard.
  • Take ownership of Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) responses, ensuring submissions are accurate, evidence-based, and fully documented prior to submission.
  • Build and maintain effective communication with the Financial Ombudsman Service to support fair, efficient case handling and embed organisational learning from feedback.
  • Provide expert guidance on FCA DISP requirements and FOS expectations, acting as an escalation point for complex or high-risk complaints.
  • Ensure all complaints and FOS cases are clearly documented, maintaining accurate records and full audit trails in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct detailed analysis of complaints to identify root causes, emerging risks, and recurring themes across products, processes, and customer journeys.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and management information (MI) to monitor trends, key risk indicators, and overall complaints performance.
  • Deliver structured insights and reporting for senior leadership and board-level forums, highlighting trends, customer risks, and recommended actions.
  • Use complaints data and FOS outcomes to identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and conduct risks, driving continuous improvement across the business.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Regulated Complaints Manager should have:

  • Demonstrates strong regulatory knowledge and investigative expertise, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Confident in challenging and influencing decisions, providing independent regulatory judgement when required.
  • Skilled in problem-solving and analysis, with the ability to interpret complaints data and identify systemic risks.
  • Capable of delivering timely, accurate, and defensible decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Highly organised, able to manage multiple complex complaints and meet regulatory deadlines efficiently.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, building strong relationships across Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Customer teams.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 per annum.
  • 25 days of holiday leave, providing ample time to recharge.
  • Yearly performance bonus to reward your contributions.
  • Hybrid working model offering flexibility and balance.



Contact
Danielle Hughes
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6977064
Phone number
+44 161 828 6223

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Customer Services
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Danielle Hughes
Consultant phone
+44 161 828 6223
Job reference
JN-032026-6977064