Head of Compliance & MLRO (SMF16 / SMF17)
Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent We're recruiting on behalf of UK Banking organisation for an experienced Head of Compliance & MLRO to lead the Compliance, Financial Crime and Data Protection functions. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CEO, with regular engagement with the Board and Risk Committee. You'll be responsible for ensuring the Bank maintains a strong regulatory framework while acting as the approved MLRO (SMF17) and overseeing compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Bank's Compliance & Financial Crime framework.
- Act as the Bank's MLRO (SMF17).
- Oversee AML/CTF, sanctions, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring and SAR reporting.
- Manage the Compliance Monitoring Programme and regulatory horizon scanning.
- Act as the key contact for the FCA, PRA, NCA and ICO.
- Provide regulatory advice to senior management and the Board.
- Oversee UK GDPR compliance and Data Protection governance.
- Lead, mentor and develop the Compliance team.
- Proven Compliance and Financial Crime experience within a UK Bank, Building Society or regulated financial institution.
- Current or previous Head of Compliance, Deputy MLRO, MLRO or Senior Compliance Manager.
- Strong knowledge of FCA, PRA, AML regulations, JMLSG guidance and UK GDPR.
- Experience engaging with regulators and presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
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