Head of Risk & Compliance

Middlemore; London; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Head of Risk & Compliance in London to oversee their risk and compliance functions. The ideal candidate will possess robust leadership qualities, substantial experience in risk management, particularly within wealth management, and a proven track record with regulatory bodies. You will act as a strategic advisor to executive management and directly contribute to the development of compliance frameworks that align with business objectives.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years managing a risk and compliance function.
• Strong leadership qualities to advance career in a growing business.
• Experience as MLRO is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement risk and compliance strategy aligned to business.
• Lead and develop compliance and risk teams.
• Prepare and present risk and compliance board packs.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Understanding

Risk Management

Financial Crime Awareness

Education

Proven experience as Head of Risk and Compliance

Experience with regulatory bodies

Development of SMCR regime

Job description

This range is provided by Middlemore. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Middlemore are currently partnering with a boutique Wealth Management firm to help support the appointment of a Head of Risk & Compliance to manage our clients Risk and Compliance function.

The role will be responsible for providing an effective 2nd line compliance, financial crime and risk management framework. This will be a senior management position with SMF4, SMF10, SMF16 and SMF17 responsibility

• The role will be a strategic advisor to the CEO and other members of the Executive and business unit heads
• You’ll Design and implement risk and compliance strategy aligned to business strategy and risk and appetite whilst providing assurance to relevant Group Boards, Risk, and Audit Committees and other key Stakeholders.
• You’ll Lead, shape and develop the compliance and risk teams and the individuals within it; ensuring that all activities remain aligned to the needs and strategies of the business and that a coherent succession plan is in place
• You’ll be responsible for developing the Group Risk and Compliance board packs and present to the relevant boards on a regular basis

The ideal candidate:

• You will have proven leadership experience and a desire to push you career forward in a growing business.
• Previous experience as a Head of Risk and compliance in wealth or asset management or, as a minimum, Senior Risk Officer who has managed the risk and compliance function for at least 3 years
• Previous responsibility as MLRO
• Has developed the SMCR regime and working practices
• Experience of working directly with regulatory bodies

Salary between £160-200k + attractive bonus structure

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and General Business

• Industries

  Financial Services, Banking, and Accounting

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