Head of Compliance (Advisory)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in compliance is seeking a Head of Compliance (Advisory) in Bolton. The role involves strategic oversight of compliance activities and developing programs to ensure adherence to regulations. Candidates should possess extensive experience in compliance and excellent project management skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in compliance, especially sanctions and third-party due diligence.
• Experience in global leadership roles.
• Proven ability in developing compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop compliance programs, including policy development and third-party due diligence.
• Manage global projects to enhance compliance with laws.
• Engage with senior stakeholders professionally.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Project management

Strategic oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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Head of Compliance (Advisory), Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a global leader in their field, is looking for a Head of Compliance (Advisory) to join their team on a permanent basis.

The role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer, who is hugely inspirational. They are seeking someone to work in partnership with them to build best-in-class compliance teams in the UK and internationally.

The role involves leading the business-facing and strategic parts of the Compliance function, including:

• Working closely with the business to ensure activities comply with company policies, laws, and regulations
• Providing strategic oversight, interpreting regulations, and engaging stakeholders to anticipate risks and guide decision-making
• Leading and developing compliance programs such as policy development, third-party due diligence, and sanctions programs
• Managing global and strategic projects to enhance compliance with laws and regulations
• Designing controls and mitigation strategies
• Assisting in designing new initiatives in a compliant manner
• Implementing compliance policies and training programs internationally
• Engaging with senior stakeholders with professionalism and discretion

To be considered, candidates should:

• Have extensive experience in compliance, especially in sanctions and third-party due diligence
• Have held a global leadership role
• Be experienced in developing compliance programs
• Possess excellent project management skills and experience leading large transformation projects
• Be capable of operating both strategically and operationally to influence direction and achieve results

This is a unique opportunity to work with an ambitious organization during its growth phase, where your contributions will be central to its success.

If interested, please send your CV to Alexia at [emailprotected].