Role Description: This full-time, on-site role (5 days in the office) as the Head of Compliance and MLRO (holder of SMF16 and SMF17) is based in the City of London for a boutique bank. The Head of Compliance will oversee compliance management, regulatory compliance, and legal compliance, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations daily.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Executive in achieving strategic objectives compliantly and embed a strong compliance culture across the bank.Manage compliance operations, implement policies to meet regulatory requirements, and fulfill statutory obligations as the Nominated Officer, Head of Compliance, and MLRO.Execute the responsibilities of SMF 16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF 17 (Money Laundering Reporting), and oversee the AML/CTF framework.Conduct annual risk assessments, oversee First Line of Defense procedures, and handle internal Suspicious Activity Reports.Ensure compliance with AML staff training obligations, develop and implement the Compliance Framework/Strategy, and advise senior management on regulatory changes.Maintain market and customer confidence in the bank by ensuring up-to-date policies and procedures and liaising with regulatory agencies. Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
- Professional qualifications in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Anti Money Laundering, or Financial Crime Prevention.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Compliance Management and Financial Services.
- Strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements and financial services compliance.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.