Head of Compliance & MLRO

📋 Description Lead UK Compliance Framework improvements (Consumer Duty, conduct risk, reporting, governance). Oversee complaints handling and policy in the Compliance team. Represent the firm to FCA, regulatory bodies and law enforcement; manage regulatory risk reporting. Develop monitoring programmes, training, and governance across UK Compliance & Financial Crime. Oversee regulatory incident investigations, breach management, and escalations. Collaborate with Group Compliance, Risk, Legal and Internal Audit on regulatory matters. 🎯 Requirements Current or recent approval as SMF16 and/or SMF17 or equivalent Senior Manager Function experience Proven leadership of a Compliance function in FCA regulated investment/fintech environment. In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory framework: FSMA, FCA Handbook, SMCR, Consumer Duty, UK MAR Track record of SAR submissions, sanctions program management, and regulatory reporting to Experience building and implementing Compliance & Financial Crime Frameworks and risk-based Strong communication and stakeholder management with FCA, Boards, and senior management. 🎁 Benefits Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Hybrid work arrangement with UK travel as needed Work-life balance and generous time off On-going professional development and career progression