Interim Head of Compliance

Key responsibilities Compliance and financial crime Enhance and embed the compliance and financial crime policy suite and associated processes Ensure systems and controls are in place to mitigate financial crime risk Provide risk and compliance support across business projects and initiatives Liaise with the FCA and other regulatory bodies alongside the CRO, providing assurance on regulatory alignment Analyse and report on regulatory changes, trends and emerging issues Oversee and deliver second-line compliance monitoring reviews in line with the compliance monitoring plan Support Consumer Duty deliverables, oversight and reporting Provide compliance input into M&A activity including due diligence and post-transaction integration Oversee data protection systems and controls compliance Governance and board support Prepare and present compliance and financial crime data, assessments and action tracking for governance committees and boards Attend first-line governance meetings and change forums, providing technical oversight and challenge

Candidate profile Experience and qualifications 5+ years in a senior compliance and/or financial crime role, ideally within financial services or pensions Proven track record identifying regulatory change and driving delivery through project governance Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders to enhance compliance frameworks Ability to design and deliver board-level compliance reporting Degree-level education preferred but not essential with the right experienc