Head of Compliance

Eaton Syalon Limited; England; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Syalon Limited is seeking a Head of Compliance for a remote role ideally based near Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, or Leicestershire. This senior position involves leading a team to drive compliance initiatives and manage regulatory relationships in a dynamic, high-growth environment. The successful candidate will possess extensive compliance experience and leadership skills to shape the future of the compliance function.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a senior compliance position.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulations (FCA, AML, KYC/KYB).
• Experience in a fast-paced, growing business.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a compliance team of 9.
• Oversee day-to-day compliance activity and deliver strategic projects.
• Act as contact with regulatory authorities and conduct risk-based reviews.

Skills

Compliance experience

Knowledge of UK regulatory requirements

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Job description

Head of Compliance
Remote Role - Ideally based in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire or Leicestershire
Full-Time - Permanent
£45,000 - £50,000

Eaton Syalon are exclusively working with a high growth business in the search for aHead of Compliance.

Looking for the flexibility of a remote role while still working closely with a high-calibre team?

With a strong global client base and an ambitious leadership team, this business has quickly established itself as a leader in its space. As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking a senior compliance professional to lead a growing team and drive forward strategic compliance initiatives across the group.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and entrepreneurial organisation where your input will shape the future of the compliance function and play a key role in supporting global operations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and mentor a compliance team of 9
• Build a high-performing, collaborative compliance culture
• Oversee day-to-day compliance activity and deliver strategic projects
• Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities
• Respond to due diligence requests, RFIs, and regulatory risk assessments
• Conduct risk-based reviews of services and operations to mitigate compliance risks
• Drive improvements across AML, policy, onboarding, and training processes
• Lead internal compliance improvement projects, enhancing controls, systems, and reporting
• Ensure onboarding, KYC, and KYB checks meet relevant regulatory standards
• Work with senior management and the board to embed compliance into business strategy

Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a senior compliance position (regulated environment preferred)
- Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements (FCA, AML, KYC/KYB)
- Confident leading projects and managing external regulatory relationships
- Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and confident communication skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced, growing business and managing multiple workstreams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced compliance leader to take ownership of a high-impact role within a growing business that values innovation, agility and integrity.

You’ll join a forward-thinking team that embraces flexible working and offers the autonomy to shape the compliance function your way.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 9.00 AM – 6.00 PM
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Please apply online now if you feel you have the relevant experience.