Head of Compliance

Location

Church, Lancashire | United Kingdom

Job description

Our client seeks a Head of Compliance to join their team. Role profile: As the Head of Compliance you will work with the MLRO and Data Protection Officer and the existing team to instill and foster a robust compliance culture across the business and ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements, enabling the continued provision of a strong framework of internal controls and best practice guidance. Key Responsibilities: Identifying new legislation and regulation impacting the business both locally and extra territorially; evaluating the impact and incorporate into compliance processes. Working closely with the regulator and completing returns and documentation on time and in accordance with regulatory requirements. Providing practical, tailored advice and guidance on the proper application and interpretation of laws and regulations, including codes and internal policies. Managing the introduction and development of Three Lines of Defence across the compliance function. Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships, trust and credibility both internally and externally. Providing education and on-going training on compliance issues. Conducting risk assessments, file reviews and evaluation of proposed new business. Monitoring compliance in key risk areas. Reviewing, maintaining, enhancing and testing documented policies and procedures and ensuring staff accessibility and awareness at all times. Working with and assisting the Group Compliance Director in relation to Group compliance, strategy, policies and procedures. Joining and leading Group compliance related project teams Key Skills and Experience: A minimum of 3 years AML and compliance related experience in a senior role, preferably in TCSP environment. Hold a professional compliance/AML/legal qualification. Strong interpersonal skills and be articulate and confident. Proven leadership and organisational skills, an investigative mind-set, and the ability to successfully balance multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines. If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 14487

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