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? Edinburgh or Glasgow | ? Permanent | ? Competitive salary + excellent benefits
We're working with a highly regarded Investment Services/Wealth Management Platform provider who are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Risk & Compliance. If you’ve got deep regulatory knowledge, strong leadership skills and CASS experience, this is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in a growing, fast paced environment
About the Company
This distinctive company provides tailored investment administration, custody and reporting services to wealth managers and private investment firms. They excel in a highly regulated environment and are recognised for their client-centric approach, innovative technology and co-operative work culture
The Role
As Head of Risk & Compliance, you’ll report directly to the Chief Risk Officer and take ownership of the day-to-day risk, compliance and legal oversight across the firm. You’ll lead a capable team, embed frameworks and controls, and support regulatory relationships including oversight of CASS compliance and audit
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to manage risk frameworks, registers and controls
* Ensure regulatory compliance across all business activities, with specific oversight of CASS processes
* Maintain key relationships with the FCA and other regulatory bodies
* Own and support the delivery of CASS assurance and AAF 01/06 reporting
* Provide regulatory insight and advice to internal teams and client businesses
* Liaise with internal and external audit teams to support robust governance
* Support and evolve policies, procedures, and regulatory training
* Manage company secretarial responsibilities and inward/outward governance reporting
* Develop, motivate and lead a high-performing team
What We’re Ideally Looking For
* Proven experience in a senior Compliance and/or Risk leadership role
* Strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements including FCA rules and reporting
* Hands-on experience managing CASS frameworks and leading CASS audits
* Background in Investment or Wealth Management sectors
* Strategic thinker with excellent influencing and communication skills
* Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach
* Track record of developing high-performing teams and managing change
? Apply now or contact us in confidence to learn more about this strategic leadership opportunity.
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