Head of Compliance (Advisory)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader seeks a Head of Compliance (Advisory) in Hemel Hempstead to drive compliance strategies and lead teams across the UK and internationally. This strategic role includes developing compliance programmes and engaging with senior stakeholders, presenting an opportunity to significantly contribute to company growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in compliance, especially sanctions and third-party due diligence.
• Experience in a global leadership role.
• Proven ability to develop compliance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations.
• Lead compliance programmes and manage global transformation projects.
• Design and implement compliance policies and train teams internationally.

Skills

Compliance experience

Sanctions expertise

Third-party due diligence

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Head of Compliance (Advisory), Hemel Hempstead

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

The role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer, and involves working in partnership to build top-tier compliance teams both in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the business to ensure activities comply with policies, laws, and regulations.
2. Provide strategic oversight, interpret regulations, and engage stakeholders to anticipate risks and inform decisions.
3. Lead and develop compliance programmes such as policy development, third-party due diligence, and sanctions.
4. Manage global transformation projects to enhance compliance with laws and regulations.
5. Design controls and mitigation strategies.
6. Assist in designing and implementing compliance policies and training internationally.
7. Engage with senior stakeholders demonstrating professionalism and integrity.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Extensive experience in compliance, especially sanctions and third-party due diligence.
2. Experience in a global leadership role.
3. Proven ability to develop compliance programmes.
4. Exceptional project management skills, capable of leading large-scale initiatives.
5. Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a company's growth during its expansion phase. Interested candidates should send their CV to Alexia at [emailprotected].