Head of Compliance, MLRO and DPO

We have been instructed by an international banking firm in their search for a Head of Compliance. The ideal candidate will have compliance experience within wholesale, corporate, commercial, investment or international banking.

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• Maintain the Compliance Framework and Compliance Monitoring Programme
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• Provide independent compliance and regulatory advice to management and the business
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• Overseeing anti-money laundering, sanctions and financial crime frameworks, risk assessments, training, reporting and regulatory obligations.
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• Provide compliance oversight for wholesale banking, market conduct and regulatory requirements.
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• Support the conduct risk framework, including oversight of conflicts of interest, Personal Account Dealing, Gifts & Hospitality, employee conduct and whistleblowing arrangements.
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• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability and ethical behaviour
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• Act as Data Protection Officer and support compliance with GDPR requirements.
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• Monitor relevant regulatory developments and support the implementation of regulatory change
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• Maintain constructive relationships with regulators and internal stakeholder
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• Management Information
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• Support implementation of Group Compliance standards, policies and initiatives
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• Support and develop members of the Compliance team and contribute to maintaining an effective Compliance Function.
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• Significant compliance experience within wholesale, corporate, commercial, investment or international banking.
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• Experience in senior Compliance, Financial Crime or Regulatory Risk Role
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• Strong Knowledge of:
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• FCA and PRA regulatory requirements
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• Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crime regulations
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• UK GDPR and Data Protection Requirements
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• Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR)
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• MIFID II, Market Abuse Regulation ideally
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• Corporate, Wholesale banking and Financial Markets activities
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• Experience engaging with regulators and senior stakeholders
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• Current or recent SMF registration
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For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby