Head of Compliance

Marsden International Legal Search Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK credit provider is seeking a 'Head of Compliance' to oversee their compliance function in Nottingham. This senior leadership role involves managing compliance risk, advising on strategic decisions, and leading a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in compliance within the lending sector and possess strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive compliance leadership experience in lending and/or payments.
• Experience at SMF16 level or equivalent in regulated business.
• Ability to balance commercial and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a diverse compliance team.
• Act as an advisor to the UK leadership team and Board.
• Shape regulatory engagement and manage compliance risk.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Engagement

Compliance Risk Management

Commercial Awareness

Job description

In House - Head of Compliance - Nottingham

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 hadSMF16 responsibilitiesand may also take on theMLRO (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 Nottingham.

HOW TO CONTACT US
PleaseAPPLYand attach your CV and/or contactJAMES HERBERT of the
In house team at Marsden Groupfor a confidential discussion about this role and any other in house roles.
Marsdenis an experienced global recruitment consultancy with a personal touch, extensive industry experience and an understanding of the significance of managing your career.

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