Struggling to map SMCR responsibilities effectively? You're not alone.

The Senior Managers and Certification Regime demands crystal-clear accountability—but many firms still struggle with vague Statements of Responsibilities, accountability gaps, and documentation that doesn't reflect reality.

The FCA has made it abundantly clear: if something goes wrong, it must be obvious who is responsible. Poor responsibility mapping exposes your firm to regulatory action and your Senior Managers to personal liability.

This comprehensive playbook gives you everything you need to get SMCR responsibility mapping right.

What You'll Get:

• Complete explanation of the SMCR framework and firm categorisation
• Detailed guidance on Senior Management Functions (SMFs) and allocation principles
• Step-by-step responsibility mapping methodology (Discovery, Design, Documentation)
• Statement of Responsibilities (SoR) drafting guide with best practices
• Management Responsibilities Map (MRM) requirements and format guidance
• Prescribed Responsibilities deep dive with allocation considerations
• Handover procedures and documentation templates
• 7 common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• FCA expectations and enforcement trends analysis
• Ready-to-use SMCR Mapping Checklist
• SoR Review Checklist
• Immediate, short-term and ongoing action plan
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Perfect For:

• Compliance Officers responsible for SMCR oversight
• Senior Managers who need to understand their accountabilities
• HR Directors managing SM appointments and transitions
• Company Secretaries maintaining governance documentation
• Consultants advising clients on SMCR
• Newly authorised firms implementing SMCR for the first time

Built on FCA guidance, real enforcement outcomes, and practical implementation experience since 2015. This isn't theory—it's a proven framework you can implement immediately.

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