Senior Compliance & AML Oversight Leader

Mphasis; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mphasis UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance, Compliance Oversight & Money Laundering Reporting Officer to provide independent oversight of the regulatory compliance framework and to lead AML/CTF defenses in a FCA-regulated environment.

You will act as SMF16/SMF17 subject to FCA approval, report to the Managing Director, and collaborate with the board to embed Consumer Duty, effective governance and a strong culture of compliance across the business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an FCA-regulated financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of FCA Handbook including CONC, SYSC, DISP, Consumer Duty and SM&CR.
• Experience developing, implementing or monitoring compliance frameworks and controls.
• Experience in compliance monitoring, regulatory advice and risk assessments.
• Good understanding of AML, sanctions and financial crime requirements.
• Experience presenting compliance matters to senior management and the Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight of FCA rules, legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain a risk-based Compliance Monitoring Programme.
• Advise senior management and the Board on regulatory developments.
• Oversee Consumer Duty framework and monitor customer outcomes.
• Oversee Appointed Representative and outsourced regulated activities.
• Act as MLRO with duties including customer due diligence and suspicious activity reporting.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement changes across the business.
• Report material compliance and financial crime risks to the Board and authorities.

Skills

FCA knowledge

Compliance monitoring

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or equivalent

Compliance qualification desirable

Job description

Mphasis UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance, Compliance Oversight & Money Laundering Reporting Officer to provide independent oversight of the regulatory compliance framework and to lead AML/CTF defenses in a FCA-regulated environment.

You will act as SMF16/SMF17 subject to FCA approval, report to the Managing Director, and collaborate with the board to embed Consumer Duty, effective governance and a strong culture of compliance across the business.