Head of Regulatory Risk, Compliance & Data Privacy

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services organization in Scotland is seeking a Head of Regulatory Risk, Compliance & Data Privacy. This leadership role involves managing compliance frameworks, ensuring regulatory adherence, and leading data protection initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in compliance management and familiarity with FCA regulations and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a compliance management function.
• Detailed understanding of FCA regulations and data privacy laws in the UK and US.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 27001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Management and development of the company's compliance and regulatory risk management frameworks.
• Deliver compliance reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Facilitate compliance training and awareness programs for all employees.

Skills

Compliance management

Regulatory risk management

Data protection

ISO 27001 standards

FCA regulations

Education

CII, CPIC, CCEP, ICA, or CCP qualification

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scotland, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, an extremely successful and very well regarded financial services organisation is recruiting for a new Head of Regulatory Risk, Compliance and Data Privacy.

Duties will include:

• Management and development of the company's compliance and regulatory risk management frameworks.
• Ensure all products and operations comply with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Oversee internal audits, compliance reviews and monitoring efficacy of controls.
• Act as the primary lead for all data protection matters.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 27001.
• Understand and ensure adherence to US-specific information security management standards
• Deliver compliance reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Manage all interactions with UK and US regulators.
• Maintain and update the organisation’s risk register.
• Collaborate with all teams to integrate compliance throughout product development.
• Facilitate compliance training and awareness programs for all employees.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience leading a compliance management function.
• Experience working in the insurance industry or wider financial services industry preferred.
• Detailed understanding of FCA regulations and data privacy laws in the UK and US.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 27001 standards.
• Experience implementing effective compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Ability to manage and respond to developing company priorities.
• Holding a CII, CPIC, CCEP, ICA, or CCP qualification is advantageous.

At this time, our client can only support applications from those with permanent residency in the UK. Offers are subject to full background checks including DBS.