Interim Head of Compliance

Key responsibilitiesCompliance and financial crimeEnhance and embed the compliance and financial crime policy suite and associated processesEnsure systems and controls are in place to mitigate financial crime riskProvide risk and compliance support across business projects and initiativesLiaise with the FCA and other regulatory bodies alongside the CRO, providing assurance on regulatory alignmentAnalyse and report on regulatory changes, trends and emerging issuesOversee and deliver second-line compliance monitoring reviews in line with the compliance monitoring planSupport Consumer Duty deliverables, oversight and reportingProvide compliance input into M&A activity including due diligence and post-transaction integrationOversee data protection systems and controls complianceGovernance and board supportPrepare and present compliance and financial crime data, assessments and action tracking for governance committees and boardsAttend first-line governance meetings and change forums, providing technical oversight and challengeCandidate profileExperience and qualifications5+ years in a senior compliance and/or financial crime role, ideally within financial services or pensionsProven track record identifying regulatory change and driving delivery through project governanceExperience collaborating with senior stakeholders to enhance compliance frameworksAbility to design and deliver board-level compliance reportingDegree-level education preferred but not essential with the right experienc