Compliance
Senior Management Training
Because Strong Firms Start with Confident Leaders
We’ve done these roles ourselves. We understand the responsibility — and we support you every step of the way.
Our Training is Tailor-Made
for every stage
For First-Time SMFs
Are you preparing to be Directly Authorised?
Demonstrating competence and capability is a core part of the FCA application process — and many applicants underestimate what’s required. The FCA expects applicants to clearly identify skills and knowledge gaps, and to evidence how those gaps will be addressed.
What we do:
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Undertake a detailed gap analysis of skills and knowledge
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Build your individual development plan, aligned to the gaps
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Deliver bespoke training to close identified gaps
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Finish with an FCA-recognised knowledge test
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Provide coaching support ahead of FCA interviews
For Those Stepping Up
Moving into a Senior Management role within your firm?
Whether you’re taking on a new SMF function, expanding your responsibilities, or stepping up internally, every SMF role comes with its own skills and knowledge requirements. Even experienced professionals can find gaps once accountability increases.
What we do:
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Conduct a role-specific gap analysis
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Build a tailored development plan aligned to your responsibilities
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Deliver training based on your experience level
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Provide a knowledge test to evidence learning
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Offer ongoing coaching, including FCA interview preparation where required
For Experienced SMFs
Years in the role, and possibly grandfathered under SM&CR?
The phrase we hear most often is: “I don’t know what I don’t know anymore — and I feel like I should.” If an issue arises, the FCA will speak directly to you about your role and the area of the business you’re accountable for under your Statement of Responsibilities.
What we do:
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Discuss your overall concerns and responsibilities
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Update your skills and knowledge with an SMF refresher workshop
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Review or rewrite your Statement of Responsibilities
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Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, or support across SMF roles
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Prepare you for any FCA interviews or regulatory engagement
Compliance
Compliance for today's world
Speak to the experts today
Registered address:
71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
Company Name - Sentinel Compliance Consultants Limited
Company Number - 17049097
Telephone - 020 354 05049
Annabel - 07949 488 071
Holding an SMF role in an FCA-regulated firm carries real responsibility. In smaller firms in particular, it can feel heavy — and many Senior Managers admit they’re not always sure what they don’t know. That uncertainty is more common than people think.
That’s where Sentinel comes in.
We support Senior Managers at every stage — whether you’re preparing for authorisation, stepping into a new role, or strengthening your confidence after years in post. Our focus is practical guidance, clear expectations, and ensuring you can lead with confidence — not uncertainty
Our Senior Management Training is designed to build and evidence the competence expected under SM&CR. It focuses on what Senior Managers actually need to know and do in practice — not box-ticking, and not generic leadership training.
Training is tailored to your role and your firm, and may include:
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Role-specific knowledge development
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Practical application to your firm’s governance and controls
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Scenario-based challenge and discussion
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Evidence-based competence and capability assessment
The outcome is clear........ confident Senior Managers who understand their role, articulate their responsibilities, and can evidence that understanding to the FCA.