Exclusive: Head of Compliance & MLRO – Private Equity Experience Required | London, UK | Hybrid

Compliance Recruitment Solutions; London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity Asset Manager is seeking a Head of Compliance & MLRO to ensure regulatory compliance and manage compliance frameworks. This senior role requires significant experience in compliance, AML/KYC expertise, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with 4 days in the London office and 1 day working from home.

Benefits

Good Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Significant senior compliance experience within a Private Equity firm or consultancy.
• In-depth AML/KYC expertise.

Responsibilities

• Performing SMF16 role and ensuring compliance with FCA and SEC requirements.
• Overseeing compliance framework implementation and reporting.
• Enhancing AML policies and monitoring controls.

Skills

Compliance

AML

KYC

Regulatory Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Exclusive: Head of Compliance & MLRO – Private Equity Experience Required

Ref: 4095G2

£130K - £150K + Good Bonus & Benefits Hybrid/London

We have been exclusively appointed by our client, a Private Equity Asset Manager, to hire a Head of Compliance & MLRO holding SMF16/17. As part of the senior management team, the duties will include:

1. Performing the SMF16 role, staying current with relevant regulatory changes, and ensuring the business and senior management are aware of their obligations.
2. Ensuring the firm complies with all FCA, SEC, and other regulatory requirements.
3. Reviewing the Firm’s compliance programme to meet FCA regulatory obligations.
4. Overseeing the implementation, administration, and monitoring of the compliance framework.
5. Managing compliance-related reporting under the SMCR regime, including preparing and submitting reports to the FCA.
6. Performing the SMF17 role, enhancing AML policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
7. Monitoring AML controls, including suspicious activity reporting and risk assessments.
8. Drafting quarterly and annual compliance and MLRO reports to the board, including AML and anti-bribery risk assessments.
9. Collaborating with compliance consultants for quarterly reviews.

The ideal candidate will have significant senior compliance experience within a Private Equity firm or a consultancy covering such. A good working knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements across UK, US, and European jurisdictions is essential, with in-depth AML/KYC expertise.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a confident, polished individual with strong interpersonal skills to join a successful Private Equity Asset Manager in a senior, influential position. The role is initially stand-alone within a team of around 40 employees. A proactive, adaptable attitude and broad compliance skills are required. The CEO seeks a regulatory and control leader capable of influencing internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulators. The role is 4 days per week in their London office, with 1 day WFH (any day preferred).

If you possess the necessary interpersonal skills and technical knowledge, please send your details to [e-mail] (including contact number and email). Note that while we try to respond to all applications, this cannot always be guaranteed. Your details will not be shared without your permission.

Ethical, expert, and professional recruitment by former compliance officers, specializing in AML & financial crime, including anti-bribery and corruption.