Head of Surveillance – Financial Services
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
A leading global financial services firm is undertaking a major strategic transformation of its Surveillance function and is looking to appoint a Head of Surveillance to support the continued enhancement of its programme. With substantial investment and board-level backing, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on a multi-year transformation programme and help shape the firm’s global surveillance capability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Global Head of Surveillance Governance & Strategy in executing a global transformation programme running through to 2027
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the London-based surveillance team, acting as the point of escalation for key issues
* Manage and develop a high-performing team, ensuring alerts are reviewed with rigour and strategic insight
* Drive improvements in controls and processes, leveraging insights from alert reviews to implement effective surveillance enhancements
* Work closely with global surveillance leads across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, ensuring alignment with group standards
* Support regulatory engagement, ensuring communication is structured, formal, and aligned with expectations
* Act as the second-in-command to the global head, deputising where required and helping drive long-term strategic direction
* Own your area of surveillance expertise (e.g., FX, Equities) with accountability and confidence, contributing to both operational and strategic outcomes
Candidate Profile:
* Strong background in surveillance within a financial services or investment banking environment
* Experienced people manager with a collaborative leadership style and a focus on building team capability
* Product knowledge across a range of asset classes is essential
* Strategic thinker with a structured, detail-oriented approach and strong written and verbal communication skills
* Comfortable managing upwards and engaging with senior stakeholders including regulators
* Experience with surveillance tools such as Smarts, Avenir, and Global Relay preferred
* Ability to adapt to a dynamic, agile environment while bringing a high degree of accountability and ownership
Why Join?
* Join a growing surveillance function (team has expanded from 8 to 20+ in under a year)
* Be part of a high-impact, well-funded transformation programme
* Operate in a business that values agility, ownership, and collaboration – with no offshoring
* Work with a forward-thinking leadership team committed to raising the bar on surveillance excellence
Please contact me with your CV for more information ne@barclaysimpson.com #J-18808-Ljbffr