Head of Compliance

Bruin; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm seeks a UK Compliance Officer to manage compliance operations and regulatory documentation while supporting business development teams across the UK and MENA regions. This is a critical role requiring strong leadership and expertise in financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK (FCA) and Middle East (DFSA or equivalent) regulatory regimes.
• Expertise in MiFID, UCITS, AML, and cross-border fund distribution.
• Proven ability to influence and support business functions while maintaining regulatory integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the UK Compliance Officer (SMF16) and UK MLRO (SMF17).
• Lead the UK compliance function and oversee compliance operations in the Middle East.
• Manage and respond to local regulatory audits and visits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Job description

This range is provided by Bruin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the UK Compliance Officer (SMF16) and UK MLRO (SMF17).
• Lead the UK compliance function and oversee compliance operations in the Middle East.
• Provide strategic compliance support to UK and MENA business development teams.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, internal controls, and ensure alignment with both local regulations and global standards.
• Manage and respond to local regulatory audits and visits.
• Review and approve marketing materials for UK and MENA regions.
• Participate in global compliance governance, including policy development, risk assessments, and control planning.
• Supervise a compliance team in London and a compliance officer in the Middle East.
• Work closely with business development leads and global compliance teams.
• Engage with internal stakeholders across product, legal, finance, marketing, and operations functions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong understanding of UK (FCA) and Middle East (DFSA or equivalent) regulatory regimes.
• Expertise in areas such as MiFID, UCITS, AML, and cross-border fund distribution.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Proven ability to influence and support business functions while maintaining regulatory integrity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Investment Management

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