Head of Compliance

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Compliance to oversee its compliance function. This senior role involves leading a diverse team, advising leadership, and managing compliance risks. The ideal candidate has significant experience in compliance within the lending space and is adept at balancing commercial objectives with regulatory expectations. This position supports hybrid work arrangements and offers an engaging opportunity for a seasoned compliance leader.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in lending and/or payments compliance.
• Strong track record of advising regulators.
• Leadership style that develops high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a strong compliance team.
• Acting as senior advisor to the UK leadership team.
• Shaping regulatory engagement and managing compliance risks.

Skills

Compliance leadership experience

Advising senior stakeholders

Managing compliance risk

Education

SMF16 or equivalent level experience

Job description

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Client:

Marsden

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

We’re working with a long-established and highly regarded UK credit provider that continues to grow and innovate in the lending space. They are seeking a senior compliance leader to head their UK Compliance function.

This is a senior leadership role accountable for overseeing business advisory, assurance and monitoring activities across the UK business. The successful candidate will have had SMF16 responsibilities and may also take on the MLRO (SMF17) function, depending on experience.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading and developing a strong, diverse compliance team
• Acting as a senior advisor to the UK leadership team and Board
• Shaping regulatory engagement and managing compliance risk across the business
• Working closely with functions including Legal, Risk, Internal Audit and Financial Crime
• Providing clear and commercially relevant compliance input to strategic decisions

What we're looking for:

• Significant compliance leadership experience in lending and/or payments
• Experience as an SMF16 or equivalent level in a regulated business
• Strong track record of advising senior stakeholders and regulators
• Proven ability to balance commercial objectives with regulatory expectations
• Leadership style that empowers and develops high-performing teams

The business has a flexible hybrid model and this permanent position can be based in either London or Nottingham.

If this role is of interest to you, please click apply.