Head of Compliance (Advisory)

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

Job summary

A global leader is seeking a Head of Compliance (Advisory) in Manchester. This permanent role requires a compliance expert to lead strategic compliance initiatives, develop programs, and engage with senior stakeholders. Join an ambitious organization during its growth phase and play a key role in their success.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in compliance roles, especially in sanctions and due diligence.
• Held global leadership positions.
• Experienced in developing compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance function and strategic oversight.
• Engage stakeholders to manage risks and influence decisions.
• Implement compliance policies and training programs.

Skills

Compliance experience

Project management

Strategic oversight

Risk assessment

Job description

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Head of Compliance (Advisory), Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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 position involves leading the business-facing and strategic aspects of the Compliance function, including:

• Working closely with the business to ensure activities comply with policies, laws, and regulations
• Providing strategic oversight, interpreting regulations, and engaging stakeholders to anticipate risks and influence decisions
• 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 compliantly
• Implementing compliance policies and training programs internationally
• Interfacing with senior stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and integrity

To qualify, candidates should:

• Have extensive experience in compliance roles, especially in sanctions and third-party due diligence
• Have held global leadership positions
• Be experienced in developing compliance programs
• Possess excellent project management skills and experience leading large-scale transformation projects
• Be comfortable with both operational and strategic responsibilities, capable of guiding direction and delivering results

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

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