Head of Compliance (Advisory)

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

Job summary

A global leader is seeking a Head of Compliance (Advisory) for a permanent role in Warrington. This strategic position involves leading compliance functions both operationally and strategically, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure robust compliance frameworks are in place. Candidates must have extensive compliance experience, especially in sanctions and leadership roles, to drive transformational change in a rapidly growing organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in compliance roles, particularly in sanctions and third-party due diligence.
• Experience in global leadership positions.
• Expertise in developing compliance programs.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead business-facing and strategic parts of the Compliance function.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations.
• Develop key compliance programs and manage strategic projects.
• Implement compliance policies and training internationally.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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Head of Compliance (Advisory), Warrington, Cheshire

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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 compliance with company policies, laws, and regulations
• Providing strategic oversight, interpreting regulations, and engaging stakeholders to anticipate compliance risks and inform decisions
• Leading and developing key 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 the business in designing compliant initiatives
• Implementing compliance policies and training programs internationally
• Interfacing with senior stakeholders with professionalism, discretion, and integrity

To be considered, candidates should:

• Have extensive experience in compliance roles, especially in sanctions and third-party due diligence
• Have held a global leadership position
• 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 shaping direction and achieving results

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

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