Head of Compliance and MLRO (SMF16 and SMF17)
£90k - £115k per annumHead of Compliance and MLRO (SMF16 and SMF17)
West end (London)
International bank
Permanent
GBP90k – GBP115k
This 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 & 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 data processors.
- Deliver data protection training and awareness.
- Present compliance, AML, financial crime, and data protection reports to committees and Board.
- Escalate material risks and breaches.
- Prepare Annual MLRO and Data Protection Reports.
- Support SMCR requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Compliance team.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
- Ensure adherence to internal policies, training, and operational resilience.
The successful candidate:
- Extensive UK banking experience in compliance, AML, and financial crime risk.
- Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA rules, AML/CTF, GDPR, and SMCR.
- Proven experience managing regulatory engagement, audits, and inspections.
- Experience in Private Banking, Correspondent Banking, or Trade Finance.
- AML certification (e.g. CAMS, ICA Diploma).
- Knowledge of operational resilience, ESG, and emerging regulations.
- Data protection certification (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM).
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