Head of Compliance Advisory We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Compliance Advisory to lead our advisory function and act as a strategic partner to the business. This role is central to ensuring that regulatory requirements are clearly understood, embedded, and aligned with business objectives, while enabling sustainable growth. The Role As Head of Compliance Advisory, you will lead the advisory team in providing clear, pragmatic, and forward-looking regulatory guidance across the organisation. You will play a key role in interpreting regulation, supporting business initiatives, and ensuring that compliance is embedded into decision-making at all levels. Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality, timely compliance advisory support to senior stakeholders and business units Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements, offering practical guidance on their application Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and Executive Committees on regulatory matters and conduct risk Support strategic business initiatives, product development, and change programmes from a regulatory perspective Lead horizon-scanning activities, assessing the impact of new and evolving regulations on the business Partner closely with Risk, Legal, and other control functions to ensure a coordinated approach Develop and maintain advisory frameworks, policies, and guidance to support consistent decision-making Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and good conduct Support regulatory interactions where required, including queries and thematic reviews Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Compliance Advisory team Skills & Experience Significant experience in a senior compliance advisory role within Wealth & Investment Management or Private Banking Strong working knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks (including FCA Handbook, SYSC, COBS, MiFID II, and SMCR) Proven ability to translate complex regulation into clear, actionable advice Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels Commercial mindset with the ability to balance regulatory requirements and business objectives Experience supporting business change, product governance, and strategic initiatives Leadership experience with a track record of building and developing effective teams Prior SMF experience is advantageous but not essential