Head of Compliance & Conduct | SMF16 up to £150,000 plus bonus and benefits Hybrid/London
Shape Culture. Influence Strategy. Lead With Impact.
Our client a UK challenger bank, is seeking an exceptional Head of Compliance & Conduct to lead their compliance agenda, strengthen conduct culture and act as SMF16. This is a rare opportunity to influence the organisation at Executive and Board level while driving fair outcomes for customers.
What You'll Do
Provide expert PRA & FCA compliance advice across the business.
Maintain and enhance compliance frameworks, policies, monitoring, MI and Board reporting.
Lead on regulatory relationships, reviews, visits & inspections.
Oversee conduct risk, Data Protection & Privacy, whistleblowing and SMR.
Drive regulatory strategy, horizon-scanning and engagement with industry bodies.
Prepare senior leaders for regulatory meetings and interviews.
Support strategic regulatory change initiatives and ensure safe, customer-focused delivery.
What You Bring
10+ years' senior experience in Compliance, Conduct or Risk within Retail Banking or a regulatory body.
Deep understanding of PRA, FCA and the UK regulatory environment.
Strong influence at Executive/Board level; clear, confident communicator.
Proven leadership experience and a collaborative, inclusive approach.
Strategic thinker with excellent judgement and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
If you're a senior compliance leader who wants to leave a meaningful legacy and thrive in an inclusive, purpose-driven environment—we'd love to hear from you.
InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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