Head of Compliance & MLRO

The Company is seeking a Head of Compliance and MLRO with a strong background in UK banking compliance, AML, and financial crime risk. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining the company's compliance and financial crime framework in line with FCA, PRA, and international standards. This includes ensuring adherence to guidance, sanctions regimes, and applicable laws, as well as acting as the primary liaison with regulators. The role also involves advising senior management on regulatory changes, leading horizon scanning, and maintaining the compliance risk appetite statement. Applicants must have extensive experience in UK banking compliance, AML, and financial crime risk, with a strong knowledge of FCA/PRA rules, AML/CTF, GDPR, and SMCR. The role requires proven experience in managing regulatory engagement, audits, and inspections, as well as experience in private banking, correspondent banking, or trade finance. The ideal candidate will hold AML certification and have a background in operational resilience, ESG, and emerging regulations. Additionally, the role involves serving as the Data Protection Officer, overseeing data protection compliance, and ensuring governance over third-party data processors. The Head of Compliance and MLRO will also be responsible for leading, mentoring, and developing the compliance team, as well as supporting recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.