Head of Compliance and MLRO / DPO (SMF16 and SMF17)

The Company is in need of a Head of Compliance and MLRO / DPO (SMF16 and SMF17) to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining the compliance and financial crime framework in accordance with FCA, PRA, and international standards. This includes ensuring adherence to various guidance and sanctions regimes, acting as the primary liaison with regulators, and advising senior management on regulatory changes. The role also involves leading horizon scanning, maintaining the compliance risk appetite statement, and overseeing AML frameworks, risk assessments, and training. Applicants must have extensive UK banking experience in compliance, AML, and financial crime risk, with a strong knowledge of FCA/PRA rules, AML/CTF, GDPR, and SMCR. Experience in private banking, correspondent banking, or trade finance is essential, as is AML certification. The role requires the candidate to be well-versed in operational resilience, ESG, and emerging regulations, and to hold a data protection certification. The Head of Compliance will also be responsible for leading and developing the compliance team, supporting recruitment and performance management, and ensuring adherence to internal policies and operational resilience.