Chief Compliance Officer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance firm in London is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to transform their global compliance function. The successful candidate will have a strong background in compliance and leadership, engaging with senior stakeholders to execute compliance strategies. This role is pivotal for driving compliance excellence across the organization and ensuring effective risk management.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with extensive compliance experience or highly qualified compliance professional with qualifications in CCEP and ICA.
• Proven track record in senior compliance roles within large global organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, complex compliance transformations with real impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance function with strong, decisive leadership.
• Develop enterprise-wide compliance strategy.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and the Board.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Compliance expertise

Education

Qualified lawyer or certified compliance professional

Job description

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a commercially astute Chief Compliance Officer to lead and transform our client’s global compliance function. This senior leader must combine their compliance expertise with an assertive approach to driving compliance excellence across a complex multinational business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead from the front with a strong, decisive leadership style that drives accountability and performance across the compliance function
• Develop and execute a robust, enterprise-wide compliance strategy that delivers tangible, measurable results
• Take ownership of complex, transformational compliance initiatives across multiple jurisdictions
• Engage with senior stakeholders and the Board confidently, ensuring compliance is prioritised and integrated into strategic decision-making
• Design, implement, and enforce scalable compliance and risk management frameworks that withstand regulatory scrutiny
• Proactively identify emerging risks and lead swift, effective remediation actions
• Manage regulatory interactions assertively to protect the company’s reputation and interests

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified lawyer with extensive compliance experience or highly qualified compliance professional with qualifications in CCEP and ICA
• Proven track record in senior compliance roles within large global organisations
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, complex compliance transformations with real impact
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive and Board level
• Commercially astute with the ability to balance risk mitigation and business growth

If you thrive on leading large-scale global compliance projects, influencing senior stakeholders with confidence, and embedding rigorous frameworks that mitigate risk while supporting business goals, then please do reach out to [emailprotected]