Chief Compliance Officer

Our client seeks a Chief Compliance Officer to join their Executive Team. Role Profile: Responsibility for leading a team of compliance professionals in delivering an excellent second line of defence and compliance advisory capability across the business. This role oversees all regulatory engagement across five regimes: Isle of Man, Jersey, UK, Dubai and South Africa, and includes products and services in investment management, wealth planning, banking and lending. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the design and implementation of the overall Compliance framework and strategy. Oversee the formation, approval and execution of the Coordinated Assurance plan. Horizon scanning and proactive compliance advisory engagement to ensure that the business meets changing regulatory requirements. Lead, design and implement consistent compliance policies, processes and controls. Develop and implement strong cross-border policies and foster a positive compliance culture across the business. Sponsor of regulatory compliance projects, ensuring that appropriate resources are deployed effectively. Drive the improvement of processes to continue to foster a positive and proactive approach to regulatory awareness and compliance. Defining the necessary level of knowledge on existing and emerging regulatory compliance requirements across the organisation - Chair of Committee and oversight / monitoring. Providing guidance, advice, and/or training and educational programs, to improve business, understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements. Providing strategic direction to the management team on compliance matters. Oversee the preparation and presentation of clear and concise compliance reports to the Board, Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee, EXCO and the Risk Committee. Interacting with and co-ordinating with regulators. Coordinating efforts related to internal audits, regulatory reviews, and examinations. Coordinating internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of departments. Independently investigating and acting on matters related to compliance. Key Skills and Experience: ICA Diploma in Compliance/CISI International Diploma in Investment Compliance/MSC in Regulation (or similar) - Essential. Proven compliance professional with leadership experience, who is able to demonstrate an ability to lead a world class compliance team and engage directly with Board level stakeholders. Experience in the Banking industry. A sound knowledge of Isle of Man, UK and Jersey financial services regulations is a requirement. Broader international compliance experience would be desirable, as would multi-jurisdictional experience in some or all of the locations the business operates in.
If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 15847.