In the role, Savory will lead the risk and compliance function across its secured and unsecured landing divisions and mortgage broking services.
She will work with the executive team to ensure that the firm’s controls and culture change in line with regulatory expectations and continue to prioritise the fair treatment of customers and practical support for brokers.
Savory joins from TMG Mortgage Network, where she was the oversight and compliance director for around a year. Before that, she was at Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) for around three years, most recently as the head of supervision.
Prior to that, she spent over 11 years at Santander, starting as a senior mortgage and protection adviser and working her way up to regional manager.
Paul Stringer, co-CEO of Norton Group, said: “Risk and compliance play a vital role in any financial services business, but especially in one with Norton’s reach and heritage. We’ve always taken our responsibilities seriously, and Emma-Jayne’s appointment marks a clear step in strengthening that area of our business.
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“Emma-Jayne’s track record speaks for itself, and she brings strong leadership, sound judgement and a calm, methodical approach that fits well with our values. I have every confidence she’ll help us continue to build a stable foundation for the next phase of growth.”
Savory added: “I’m delighted to be joining Norton Group as head of risk and compliance at such an important time for the business. Norton has a strong reputation for putting customers first, and I look forward to building on that by ensuring our risk and compliance framework continues to support sustainable growth, regulatory confidence and positive customer outcomes.
“The financial services industry is evolving quickly, and my priority will be to work collaboratively across the group to embed a culture where risk management and compliance are not just safeguards, but enablers of long-term success.”
Earlier this year, the firm appointed Amy Husband as its head of operations.
