Head of Compliance opportunity with a Leading European Bank in London
We are excited to partner with a leading European Corporate bank headquartered in London. We are searching for a Head of Compliance holding the SMF16 for its regulated entities in the UK. The Head of Compliance will have a hierarchical reporting line to the Global Head of Compliance and the Country Exec in the UK. As the Head of Compliance, you will have responsibility for regulatory compliance decision-making across the group, as well as oversight of the Financial Crime team, supporting regulated and unregulated entities in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the Compliance function covering UK legal entities
- Develop and implement a compliance framework; identifying emerging regulatory risks, mitigation, and monitoring of all compliance risks
- Deliver the compliance monitoring programme; monitor regulatory requirements, controls, policies and procedures
- Provide legal entities and support functions with expert, proactive and ongoing regulatory advice
- Implement and maintain policies and procedures sufficient to achieve compliance with relevant regulations
- Lead and manage relationships with UK regulators in a transparent and proactive manner
- Provide periodic and relevant management information, including the annual Compliance Plan, presenting to the Risk Committee
- On a systematic basis, with Business Line management, identify and assess regulatory risks
- Ensure that effective training in relation to compliance with rules, regulations and policies is provided to all relevant stakeholders
- Foster credible and meaningful relationships with UK senior management and key stakeholders across the business
Key Experience Required
- Degree educated, similarly a strong academic record, or relevant industry experience
- Previous experience as an Approved Person SMF16 with a track record of regulatory liaison relationship building
- ICA Diploma in Compliance or CISI International Diploma in Investment Compliance preferable
- Proven experience within a corporate and /or investment banking environment with relevant financial services experience
- Demonstrate the ability to provide compliance advice and have a thorough understanding of relevant regulatory requirements
- Ability to communicate on complex regulatory compliance issues at all levels, both internally and externally
- Display initiative in identifying and presenting solutions to support activities and plans
- Practical and proactive approach, self-motivated and well-organised
- Proven leadership, coaching and development skills
- Deep understanding of relevant existing and emerging regulatory requirements
In return, our client offers a competitive salary, and performance-based bonuses, in a high-performing, collaborative environment. Interested in hearing more? Please email william.mccoppin@coopman.uk to organise a confidential discussion.
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