Location
Bristol
Salary £60000 - £80000 TypePermanent WorkplaceHybrid Ref88951
Head of Compliance (SMF16/17) Up to £80,000
Hybrid Working | Senior Leadership Role | Wealth & Financial Advisory
We are partnering with a growing, acquisitive financial services group to recruit a Head of Compliance & MLRO (SMF16/17). This senior leadership position is pivotal in shaping the firms regulatory culture and strategy, with responsibility for both Compliance Oversight and Financial Crime/AML across its FCA-regulated Wealth Management and Financial Advisory businesses.
The Role:
1. Act as Head of Compliance (SMF16) and MLRO (SMF17), leading compliance oversight and financial crime responsibilities across the Group.
2. Provide strategic compliance leadership to senior management, ensuring adherence to the FCA Handbook, AML regulations, and JMLSG guidance.
3. Lead engagement with the FCA and drive forward regulatory change projects.
4. Build, manage, and develop a strong compliance team.
5. Support newly acquired businesses through integration into the Groups Compliance, Risk, and Financial Crime frameworks.
The Person:
6. Proven senior compliance leadership experience within a wealth management and/or financial advisory environment.
7. Strong technical knowledge of FCA regulations, AML, and financial crime.
8. Experienced in managing FCA relationships and delivering regulatory change.
9. Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop compliance professionals.
10. Exposure to M&A or firm integrations desirable.
Why Join?
11. A high-profile, influential role at the heart of a dynamic, acquisitive group.
12. Direct impact on regulatory strategy, compliance culture, and client outcomes.
13. A collaborative, supportive environment where compliance is valued as a strategic function.
14. Hybrid working and competitive package (up to £80,000).