Head of Compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the UK Compliance Officer (SMF16) and UK MLRO (SMF17) .

• Lead the UK compliance function and oversee compliance operations in the Middle East.

• Provide strategic compliance support to UK and MENA business development teams.

• Maintain regulatory documentation, internal controls, and ensure alignment with both local regulations and global standards.

• Manage and respond to local regulatory audits and visits.

• Review and approve marketing materials for UK and MENA regions.

• Participate in global compliance governance, including policy development, risk assessments, and control planning.

• Deputise for senior compliance leadership when required.

Team Management & Collaboration:

• Supervise a compliance team in London and a compliance officer in the Middle East.

• Work closely with business development leads and global compliance teams.

• Engage with internal stakeholders across product, legal, finance, marketing, and operations functions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong understanding of UK (FCA) and Middle East (DFSA or equivalent) regulatory regimes.

• Expertise in areas such as MiFID, UCITS, AML, and cross-border fund distribution.

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

• Proven ability to influence and support business functions while maintaining regulatory integrity.

• Occasional international travel required.

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.