European Compliance Leader | AML & Regs Strategy

Maples Group - Legal Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Comprehensive health coverage

Educational assistance

Job summary

The Maples Group seeks a seasoned Head of Compliance – Europe to lead and oversee regulatory compliance across its European offices, including the UK, Jersey, Ireland and Luxembourg. The role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and requires strategic leadership of anti-financial crime programs, licensing, and regulatory change management.

Candidates will bring extensive multi-jurisdictional compliance leadership, strong data analytics, and senior stakeholder management at board level.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading compliance functions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of AFC regimes and financial crime controls.
• Ability to implement regulatory change and drive risk-based improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee European AFC framework and regulatory obligations across jurisdictions.
• Develop and implement compliance strategy aligned with Group goals.
• Lead audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting across Europe.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Anti-financial crime

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Regulatory reporting systems

Job description

The Maples Group seeks a seasoned Head of Compliance – Europe to lead and oversee regulatory compliance across its European offices, including the UK, Jersey, Ireland and Luxembourg. The role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and requires strategic leadership of anti-financial crime programs, licensing, and regulatory change management.

Candidates will bring extensive multi-jurisdictional compliance leadership, strong data analytics, and senior stakeholder management at board level.