Head of Compliance & MLRO (SMF16 / SMF17)
Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

We're recruiting on behalf of UK Banking organisation for an experienced Head of Compliance & MLRO to lead the Compliance, Financial Crime and Data Protection functions.

This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CEO, with regular engagement with the Board and Risk Committee. You'll be responsible for ensuring the Bank maintains a strong regulatory framework while acting as the approved MLRO (SMF17) and overseeing compliance with UK regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Bank's Compliance & Financial Crime framework.
Act as the Bank's MLRO (SMF17).
Oversee AML/CTF, sanctions, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring and SAR reporting.
Manage the Compliance Monitoring Programme and regulatory horizon scanning.
Act as the key contact for the FCA, PRA, NCA and ICO.
Provide regulatory advi...