Head of Compliance - Financial Crime and Advisory Services - 28728

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

Job summary

A leading financial services provider based in London is seeking a Head of Compliance to manage a team focused on Financial Crime and Advisory Services. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a Compliance role within the Financial Services sector, demonstrating excellent technical knowledge of financial crime and regulatory frameworks. This permanent position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on compliance standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a similar Compliance related role.
• Excellent understanding of AML, economic sanctions, and fraud.
• Broad knowledge of UK regulatory and governance framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to improve compliance standards.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are central to operations.
• Oversee Financial Crime governance and reporting.

Skills

Understanding of AML

Experience in Financial Services Compliance

Technical knowledge of financial crime

Ability to provide clear guidance

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.