Head of Compliance - Financial Crime and Advisory Services - 28728

The Emerald Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London is seeking a Head of Compliance to manage a team focused on regulatory adherence and improving compliance standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in compliance roles, strong knowledge of financial crime, and a diploma in a relevant field is preferred. This permanent position offers an opportunity to influence governance and policy within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in a Compliance related role within Financial Services.
• Excellent technical knowledge of financial crime, AML, and fraud.
• Broad knowledge of the UK regulatory framework and Financial Crime regime.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team supporting adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Improve compliance standards and provide clear guidance.
• Oversee Financial Crime governance, policy, and controls.
• Deliver impactful Financial Crime reporting.

Skills

Financial crime compliance knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Team management

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma in Financial Planning or Insurance

Job description

As Head of Compliance - Financial Crime and Advisory Services, you will be responsible for managing a team who support the business with understanding and adhering to potentially complex regulatory requirements.

• Location: London
• Category: Compliance
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Ensure the Financial Crime team improve compliance standards by the provision of clear guidance and fair challenge
• Put regulatory requirements and the customer at the heart of everything they do
• Oversee the development and maintenance of appropriate second line Financial Crime governance, policy and controls
• Oversee the team delivering impactful and accurate Financial Crime reporting and MI
• Ideally you will also either hold a qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Diploma in Financial Planning or Insurance) or be willing to work towards this.
• You should have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar Compliance related role within the Financial Services Industry.
• You will have excellent technical knowledge and experience of financial crime including an understanding of AML, economic sanctions and fraud.
• You will have a broad knowledge of the Insurance and Investment Industry, the UK regulatory and governance framework and Financial Crime regime is essential.