Head of Compliance (Advisory)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader is seeking a Head of Compliance (Advisory) in Cambridge to drive best-in-class compliance teams. The role involves strategic oversight, leading compliance initiatives, and engaging with senior stakeholders. This opportunity is pivotal for candidates with extensive experience in compliance and project management, aiming to make a significant impact in an ambitious organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in compliance, especially sanctions and third-party due diligence.
• Experience in developing compliance programs.
• Excellent project management skills with experience in large-scale transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance function ensuring adherence to laws and regulations.
• Engage senior stakeholders and manage compliance programs.
• Design controls and assist in compliant initiatives.

Skills

Compliance Experience

Project Management

Strategic Oversight

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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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 both 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 compliance with policies, laws, and regulations
• Providing strategic oversight, interpreting regulations, and engaging stakeholders to anticipate risks and inform decision-making
• Leading and developing compliance programs such as policy development, third-party due diligence, and sanctions
• Managing global and strategic projects to enhance compliance with laws and regulations
• Designing controls and mitigation strategies
• Assisting the business in designing compliant initiatives
• Implementing compliance policies and training internationally
• Engaging with senior stakeholders with professionalism and integrity

To qualify, candidates should:

• Have extensive experience in compliance, especially 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-scale transformations
• Be capable of operating both strategically and operationally to achieve results

This is a unique opportunity to work with a highly ambitious organization during its growth phase, playing a key role in its success.

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