Regulatory Compliance & AML Leader

Mphasis; Warrington; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mphasis UK Ltd is seeking a Head of Compliance, Compliance Oversight & Money Laundering Reporting Officer to provide independent oversight of the regulatory compliance framework and AML/CTF arrangements. The role covers FCA rules, Consumer Duty, SM&CR, and related legislation, with responsibility across the principal firm and overseas Appointed Representative.

The post requires substantial FCA experience, leadership, and the ability to present regulatory risks to the Board, while embedding a

Qualifications

• Significant FCA-regulated financial services experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the FCA Handbook (CONC, SYSC, DISP, Consumer Duty, SM&CR).
• Experience developing, implementing or monitoring compliance frameworks.
• Experience of regulatory risk assessments and monitoring.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Eligibility to obtain FCA approval for SMF16/17.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's Compliance and Financial Crime function with independent oversight.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based Compliance Monitoring Programme.
• Provide regulatory advice and challenge to senior management and the Board.
• Oversee Consumer Duty framework and customer outcomes.
• Monitor outsourced activities and Appointed Representative governance.
• Report material compliance and financial crime risks to the Board and regulators.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the organisation.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent

Professional compliance qualification

AML/Financial Crime qualification desirable

Job description

Mphasis UK Ltd is seeking a Head of Compliance, Compliance Oversight & Money Laundering Reporting Officer to provide independent oversight of the regulatory compliance framework and AML/CTF arrangements. The role covers FCA rules, Consumer Duty, SM&CR, and related legislation, with responsibility across the principal firm and overseas Appointed Representative.

The post requires substantial FCA experience, leadership, and the ability to present regulatory risks to the Board, while embedding a