Head of Compliance – London BranchSalary - £130K - £150KLocation: London Role Type: Full-time, Senior Leadership PositionOur client is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to lead, develop and embed the compliance framework within the London Branch. This is a senior role responsible for ensuring the Branch meets all UK regulatory and legal requirements, aligns with Head Office policies, and maintains a strong culture of governance, conduct and integrity.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement and maintain compliance, conduct and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) policies, procedures and monitoring frameworks.Communicate policies and regulatory changes across the Branch and with Head Office.Manage requests for policy exceptions and support the definition of the Branch’s compliance risk appetite.Oversee First Line of Defence and outsourced activities, monitoring compliance with UK regulations and branch policies.Conduct regular compliance risk and control assessments and recommend improvements.Provide Management and Head Office with timely reporting on regulatory, conduct and ABC risks, including conflicts, gifts, complaints and policy breaches.Keep the Branch informed of legal and regulatory developments and advise on required actions.Provide expert advice and deliver training on compliance, conduct and SM&CR requirements.Act as the main point of contact for regulators, managing regulatory requests, inspections and follow-up actions.Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting and support Management with legal cases when needed.RequirementsExtensive senior-level experience in UK regulatory compliance within financial services.Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA requirements, conduct risk frameworks and ABC regulations.Proven leadership within a second-line function and experience engaging with regulators.Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities.