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 advice to senior management and the Board.
• Oversee UK GDPR compliance and Data Protection governance.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Compliance team.

About You

• Proven Compliance and Financial Crime experience within a UK Bank, Building Society or regulated financial institution.
• Current or previous Head of Compliance, Deputy MLRO, MLRO or Senior Compliance Manager.
• Strong knowledge of FCA, PRA, AML regulations, JMLSG guidance and UK GDPR.
• Experience engaging with regulators and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable: Previous SMF16/SMF17 approval and/or Data Protection Officer experience.

Apply ASAP with your latest CV, using the links provided.

Head of Compliance / MLRO / Money Laundering Reporting Officer / SMF16 / SMF17 / FCA / PRA / Financial Crime / AML / Compliance Monitoring / DPO / Bank / Banking / Building Society / Risk / Permanent / London