Head of Compliance/MLRO

Our client seeks a skilled and knowledgeable Head of Compliance to lead their team. This is a senior leadership role suited to a confident professional who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on management, supporting the Board and senior stakeholders while ensuring the business continues to meet its regulatory obligations. Key Responsibilities: Leading the Compliance function and overseeing all regulatory matters. Acting as MLRO, DPO and designated officer roles (where applicable). Providing strategic advice and guidance to the Board, delivering clear insights on regulatory change, risk exposure, and emerging compliance themes. Developing, maintaining, and enhancing compliance frameworks, internal policies, procedures and controls to ensure operational effectiveness. Overseeing all internal compliance monitoring, due diligence, reporting and audit activity, ensuring appropriate escalation of identified risks. Monitoring regulatory developments and advising on impacts. Managing client risk assessments, onboarding, due diligence, AML/CFT oversight. Acting as the primary contact for regulators and external stakeholders, maintaining a strong and transparent relationship. Preparing reports for the Board, regulators, and relevant authorities. Manage and mentor the compliance team, fostering a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement. Collaborating closely with teams across jurisdictions to support business growth safely and responsibly by providing practical solutions and risk-based recommendations. Ownership of staff CPD and training, coordinating a structured training programme across the business to support competency, professional development, and regulatory requirements. Key Skills & Experience: Relevant professional qualifications (ICA, AML/CFT diploma, STEP, legal background) will be highly advantageous. Significant compliance experience within a TCSP or regulated financial services environment. Extensive knowledge of corporate, trust, AML/CFT, and regulatory frameworks. Experience in a senior or leadership compliance role. Confidence in managing regulatory relationships and audits. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate. The ability to balance commerciality with regulatory requirements. A positive, calm, solution-driven approach. A willingness to embrace a unique culture and contribute to a supportive team.
If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 16220