In his role, Pearson will oversee the network’s risk management framework and compliance strategy. This will cover complaints handling, acting as data controller for the business, managing data protection and GDPR compliance, and maintaining the compliance manual.
He will also manage adviser and product risk and provide regulatory updates to the board.
Most recently, he was compliance manager and adviser at Mortgage Connect (NI) for around two years.
Pearson worked at The Right Mortgage & Protection Network between 2017 and 2023, initially joining as a compliance manager and then working his way up to business development manager (BDM).
Prior to that, he held senior roles at LSL Property Services, Accenture Operations, UKAR, FOS, KPMG and Deloitte.
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Jack Norrey, compliance director at The Right Mortgage & Protection Network, said: “We are delighted to welcome Robin back in this pivotal role. His extensive track record in risk, governance and adviser development, combined with his deep understanding of TRM, will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our compliance framework. Robin’s leadership will ensure advisers are supported in meeting regulatory expectations and, crucially, in delivering good outcomes for their clients.”
Pearson added: “It feels great to return to The Right Mortgage & Protection Network, an organisation where I’ve always felt aligned with the culture and the commitment to doing the right thing for advisers and their customers. In my new role as head of risk, I’m excited to build on my past experience here and help shape a strong, forward-looking compliance and governance strategy for the network.”
