Head of Compliance (Advisory)

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

Job summary

A global leader is hiring a Head of Compliance (Advisory) in Watford. This permanent role involves leading compliance strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and managing compliance projects, requiring extensive experience in compliance roles, with a focus on sanctions and third-party due diligence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in compliance roles, especially in sanctions and third-party due diligence.
• Experience in developing compliance programmes.
• Held a global leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Leading business-facing and strategic parts of the Compliance function.
• Managing global and strategic projects for compliance.
• Implementing compliance policies and training internationally.

Skills

Compliance

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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Head of Compliance (Advisory), Watford, Hertfordshire

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Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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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, and they are seeking someone to work in partnership with them—helping 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 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 programmes 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
• Interacting with senior stakeholders with professionalism 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 programmes
• Possess excellent project management skills and experience leading large-scale transformation projects
• Be comfortable with operational and strategic responsibilities, capable of shaping direction and delivering 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]