Head of Compliance and MLRO (SMF16 and SMF17)West end (London)International bankPermanent £90k - £115kThis role is perfect for a current SMF16/17 from a small - medium sized international bank who is looking for a new challenge or, a 2nd in command who is looking to take a step up to running their own compliance department.The responsibilities of the candidate will include:Develop and maintain the Bank''s Compliance and Financial Crime Framework in line with FCA, PRA, and international standards (e.g. FATF).Ensure adherence to JMLSG guidance, sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, HMT), and applicable laws.Act as primary liaison with regulators (FCA, PRA, NCA).Advise Senior Management on regulatory changes and business impact.Lead horizon scanning and maintain the Compliance Risk Appetite Statement.Ensure robust frameworks for TCF, conduct risk, and GDPR compliance.Act as MLRO, ensuring full AML/CTF compliance.Oversee AML frameworks (CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions/PEP screening, SARs).Ensure timely SAR submissions to the NCA.Oversee AML risk assessments and remediation.Deliver AML training and awareness.Develop and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP).Conduct risk assessments on correspondent banking, high-risk clients, and transactions.Oversee transaction monitoring systems and risk escalation.Serve as Data Protection Officer (UK GDPR, DPA 2018).Act as main contact with the ICO.Oversee DPIAs, RoPA, DSARs, and breach reporting.Ensure governance over third-party da