Head of Compliance (SMF16) - Pensions, Luton, Bedfordshire
Client: Willow Resourcing Limited
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
Head of Compliance (SMF16)
Pensions Platform
Are you looking for greater flexibility to work from home or anywhere in the world? Or perhaps you're eager to help build a business from the ground up, with compliance at its core?
This next-generation pension technology platform will provide execution and custody services to financial advisors across the UK. Backed by one of the world's leading FinTech VC funds, this business aims to transform the infrastructure supporting financial advice.
They offer a very flexible working policy. You can work entirely remotely, go into the office daily, or choose a mix—whatever suits your circumstances.
You will be the firm's first compliance hire, assisting with the FCA application process and regulatory authorisation.
Before going live, you'll leverage your extensive pensions compliance experience to collaborate with developers, ensuring all back-office systems and processes are regulatory compliant and fit for purpose.
Initially a standalone role, with potential to expand into building your own team, you'll serve as the firm's SMF16, ensuring ongoing compliance with FCA rules and regulations. You will also act as the primary contact with the FCA, managing all regulatory interactions and submissions.
Your responsibilities include designing, implementing, and monitoring compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures, with a focus on pensions and CASS compliance.
You will provide regulatory guidance across business units, including new product launches, client operations, and marketing, and advise the Board on regulatory developments and their strategic implications.
We seek an experienced compliance leader with SMF16 accreditation, deep pensions knowledge (preferably personal pensions, SIPPs, etc.), and a proven track record of FCA engagement. CASS experience is a plus.
This role suits a direct communicator who is confident challenging leadership when necessary.
If interested, please click apply and send your CV. Not up to date? Feel free to call Mark at 0121 274 0357 for a confidential chat or email at [emailprotected]. We look forward to hearing from you.
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