Head of Compliance (Pensions & Investments)

Willow Resourcing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in London is seeking a Head of Compliance to lead a small team. The role involves managing compliance activities, providing regulatory advice, and overseeing assurance functions. Applicants should have significant experience in compliance within the pensions and investments sector, as well as strong leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, with two days in the office and three days remote.

Qualifications

• Experienced at operating at a senior compliance level.
• Proven track record of managing and developing compliance teams.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements for investment products.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing compliance team.
• Manage compliance activities and deliver assurance.
• Provide pragmatic compliance advice and training.

Skills

Compliance advice

Team leadership

Regulatory reporting

Horizon scanning

Job description

Head of Compliance (Pensions & Investments)

Want to work for an Investment FinTech with an amazing reputation – both for the service it provides and the way it treats its staff?

This company has a Glassdoor score of 4.8 – that’s virtually unheard of in the UK. Staff have praised the company, saying:

• “Amazing place to work with supportive and motivated people”
• “Dream company and work culture”
• “Great place to learn and be heard”

This innovative FinTech has made headlines for all the right reasons over the last 7 years. It’s been a really exciting journey so far and they’ve got an even more exciting future ahead.

This is your chance to help shape that future.

Reporting into the Compliance Director (SMF16), you’ll lead a small, high-performing team (6 FTE) responsible for Compliance Advice and 2nd line Assurance with regards to all products regulated by the FCA (ETFs, ISAs, Pensions etc.).

You’ll take responsibility for all aspects of Compliance activity, managing, overseeing and supporting the team to plan and deliver assurance activities, provide pragmatic advice at pace, and carry out broader Compliance activities including horizon scanning, regulatory reporting, training etc.

You’ll be a highly experienced Compliance professional experienced at operating at this level, with a proven track record of managing and developing Compliance teams. You’ll have strong experience of working in a Retail Investments and/or Pensions environment and will be very familiar with the regulatory requirements impacting the distribution of investment products such as ETFs, ISAs, Pensions etc.

Previous experience of working with product development teams would be advantageous as would any experience of working within FinTech firms.

This is a hybrid role whereby you’ll spend 2 days a week in the office, with the other 3 days working from home.

Key Details:

• Company: Leading Pensions & Investments Platform
• Location: London
• Workplace: Hybrid Working

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.