Hoffmann Reed
Head of Compliance and MLRO
How you stack up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Head of Compliance and MLRO
Head of Compliance and MLRO A key role supporting the establishment of the compliance and financial crime framework for Northern LGPS as it builds its FCA authorised investment management company.
About Northern LGPS Northern LGPS is a c£70bn pooled investment partnership for the Local Government Pension Scheme, bringing together the investments of Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund and West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
Building on the foundations of its collaboration over several years, Northern LGPS is now entering the next phase of its development. This phase focuses on establishing an FCA authorised investment management company with a dedicated senior leadership team; strengthening governance and creating a clear operating model to support long-term investment outcomes.
For those joining at this stage, the opportunity is exceptional. These roles offer the chance to shape strategy, set standards and build leadership capability for the long term, working closely with the partner funds, who are both shareholders and clients, Boards and regulators to ensure Northern LGPS continues to evolve as a well-governed, resilient investment organisation.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The role Support the design and implementation of the compliance framework for Northern LGPS Oversee regulatory compliance across the organisation, ensuring adherence to FCA requirements and internal policies Develop and maintain the firm’s compliance monitoring programme Act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer and lead the organisation’s financial crime framework Provide advice and guidance to the executive team on regulatory obligations Support engagement with the FCA and other regulatory bodies Embed a culture of strong compliance and ethical conduct across the organisation Carry out the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) roles for a c£70bn AIFM with MiFID permissions
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About you Given the importance of establishing the control framework early in the organisation’s development, we are particularly interested in candidates who are able to start immediately or at short notice. Applications are welcomed on either a permanent or contract basis.
Experienced compliance professional with a background in asset management, pensions or regulated financial services Strong knowledge of FCA regulatory frameworks and financial crime requirements Experience operating in regulated environments and interacting with regulators Pragmatic and proportionate approach to compliance and governance Motivated by the opportunity to help establish a new organisation
How to apply To apply, please submit your application via LinkedIn.
If you would like an initial, confidential discussion about the role or the wider Northern LGPS project, please contact Paul Battye, Chief Executive and Lead Partner, on 0161 402 0160.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills