CareerPlan

HEAD OF COMPLIANCE – LARGE INTERNATIONAL FIRM (BANKING OR INSURANCE/PENSIONS) SMF 16 COMPLIANCE & STAFF MGT EXPERIENCE REQUIRE

London, England, GBFull-time£170k–£200k2026-09-04 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead SMF 16 compliance functions and manage a large department for a leading international group in banking or insurance/pensions.

Role type

Senior Head of Compliance (SMF 16)

Builds

Regulatory reporting programme and robust compliance framework

Domain

Financial Services (Banking, Insurance, Pensions)

Required skills

Board advisory, team management (5+ direct reports), FCA interaction, regulatory reporting, risk assessment, compliance framework design, regulatory change management

Preferred skills

SMF 17 readiness, experience in Banking and Pensions/Retail Investments, trade association contribution

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Advise the Board on regulatory risk management; Manage a team of senior compliance staff; Lead interactions with the FCA; Oversee regulatory reporting; Identify and escalate conduct and regulatory risks; Oversee risk assessments with the second line Risk Function; Develop and implement the compliance framework; Provide advisory support to senior management; Embed robust frameworks with business units; Provide expert guidance on regulatory change; Support operations with regulatory advice; Promote a culture of compliance and conduct.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities