Head of Compliance

The Company is seeking a Head of Compliance to join their Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing the regulatory strategy, ensuring the institution is in line with evolving legal obligations and European directives. This role involves maintaining strong defense mechanisms across conduct risk, financial crime, and data governance. The Head of Compliance will also be tasked with designing and executing a risk-based compliance monitoring plan, leading the AML/CFT framework as MLRO, and overseeing customer risk scoring and anti-money laundering assessments. Additionally, the role includes serving as the primary contact for Central Bank interactions and providing clear risk intelligence and supervisory updates to governance committees. Applicants for the Head of Compliance position at the company should have a professional background with an extensive track record in leading compliance or risk operations, particularly within the retail banking sector. The role requires a candidate who can effectively guide the Board and executive leadership on regulatory matters, evaluate the operational impact of legal obligations, and ensure robust monitoring and governance practices. Experience in financial crime and data protection, as well as a strong understanding of supervisory engagement and board reporting, is essential. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, with the ability to partner with risk functions and design comprehensive compliance frameworks.