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Head of Risk & Compliance, London (City of London)
Client:
Middlemore
Location:
London (City of London), United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
16.06.2025
Expiry Date:
31.07.2025
Job Description:
Middlemore is currently partnering with a boutique Wealth Management firm to support the appointment of a Head of Risk & Compliance to manage our clients Risk and Compliance function.
The role will be responsible for providing an effective 2nd line compliance, financial crime, and risk management framework. This is a senior management position with SMF4, SMF10, SMF16, and SMF17 responsibilities.
* The role will serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and other members of the Executive team and business unit heads.
* You will design and implement risk and compliance strategies aligned with business strategy and risk appetite, providing assurance to relevant Group Boards, Risk, and Audit Committees, and other key stakeholders.
* You will lead, shape, and develop the compliance and risk teams, ensuring activities align with business needs and strategies, with a coherent succession plan in place.
* You will be responsible for developing the Group Risk and Compliance board packs and presenting to relevant boards regularly.
The ideal candidate:
* Proven leadership experience and a desire to advance your career in a growing business.
* Previous experience as a Head of Risk and Compliance in wealth or asset management, or at least 3 years as a Senior Risk Officer managing risk and compliance functions.
* Previous responsibility as MLRO.
* Experience developing SMCR regimes and working practices.
* Experience working directly with regulatory bodies.
Salary between £160-200k plus an attractive bonus structure.
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