Head of Risk & Compliance - Retail Bank

Job Reference: Nj0352Date Posted: 4 August 2026Recruiter: Nexus Jobs LimitedLocation: LondonSalary: 110,000 to 150,000Sector: Banking & Financial ServicesJob Type: PermanentWork Hours: Full TimeContact: Jas GujralEmail: [email protected]: 020 7488 6900Apply for this job nowJob DescriptionHead of Risk and Compliance - Retail BankOur Client is a new challenger bank due to open for business soon in London.They are looking to recruit a Head of Risk and Compliance with at least 5 to 10 years proven track record of heading up a small UK bank's Risk and Compliance team.The Client will be aiming the bank at the Caribbean community in the first instance, so any experience of working or understanding the Caribbean community and culture would be very handy for this position.The bank will commence trading with deposits and loans when they launch.Must have the following attributes:Problem solving. Analytical skills. ...Communication. ...Business understanding. ...Negotiation and diplomacy. ...Numeracy. ...Ability to work under pressure.Must be comfortable working for a small UK based bank in advising the bank and being the first line of defence to safeguard the bank and its strategy.You will be fully conversant with the rules and regulations from the FCA.This is an exciting new position at this new challenger bank.The location is the City London.Salary will be circa 110K - 150K.Please do send you CV to us in Word format.