Head of Compliance (Advisory)

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Head of Compliance (Advisory) to enhance its compliance framework on a global scale. This role involves strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and leading compliance initiatives in a growth-focused environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in compliance and exceptional project management skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive compliance experience, especially sanctions and due diligence.
• Experience in a global leadership position.
• Proven ability to build compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities comply with policies, laws, and regulations.
• Develop compliance programs and manage strategic projects.
• Engage with senior stakeholders professionally.

Skills

Compliance experience

Sanctions knowledge

Project management

Job description

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Head of Compliance (Advisory), Stockport

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Stockport, United Kingdom

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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 includes:

• 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 inform 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 internationally
• Engaging with senior stakeholders with professionalism and integrity

Qualifications include:

• Extensive experience in compliance roles, especially sanctions and third-party due diligence
• Experience in a global leadership position
• Proven ability to build compliance programs
• Exceptional project management skills, capable of leading large-scale transformations
• Comfortable operating both strategically and operationally to shape direction and deliver results

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

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