Head of Compliance and MLRO

KennedyPearce Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KennedyPearce Consulting Ltd seeks a Head of Compliance & MLRO to lead a small team in its London office, overseeing compliance and AML matters within a commercial banking environment. You will be the senior accountability point for relevant compliance and anti-money laundering issues.

The role requires banking experience (capital markets, FX or treasury preferred) with SMF16/17 background considered; outstanding deputies may also be eligible.

Qualifications

• Banking experience, preferably in capital markets, FX or treasury.
• Senior-level compliance leadership with MLRO responsibilities.
• SMF16/17 background preferred; exceptional deputies considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal compliance and AML monitoring frameworks.
• Advise senior stakeholders on regulatory matters.
• Oversee approval processes and conflicts handling.
• Review gifts and related requests in line with policy.
• Assess the impact of new regulations on the business.
• Update and maintain compliance policies; hold the DPO role.

Skills

SMF16/17

AML

Compliance

Governance

Regulatory reporting

Job description

The client is seeking a Head of Compliance & MLRO to join its London-based office and oversee a small team. The role will support the firm’s compliance and regulatory responsibilities within a commercial banking environment, including acting as the senior point of accountability for relevant compliance and anti-money laundering matters.

Key responsibilities include maintaining internal compliance, AML, and monitoring frameworks; providing advice and guidance to senior stakeholders; handling conflicts and approval-related matters; reviewing and responding to gifts and related requests; assessing the commercial impact of new regulations; and updating compliance policies. The role will also involve holding the Data Protection Officer position.

The ideal candidate will have prior banking experience, ideally within a capital markets, FX, or treasury background. Experience in an SMF16/17 role is preferred, though an outstanding Deputy with extensive proven stand-in experience may also be considered.