[ref. b68074016] Edinburgh - Head of Compliance
Do you have relevant significant experience in compliance within an FCA regulated firm Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking a Head of Regulatory Compliance to lead the regulatory team on a permanent basis. Strong people management and stakeholder management skills are essential for this role.
Experience in IFoA is desirable.
This role can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or London.Job Description:
Do you have relevant significant experience in compliance within an FCA regulated firm Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking a Head of Regulatory Compliance to lead the regulatory team on a permanent basis. Strong people management and stakeholder management skills are essential for this role.
Experience in IFoA is desirable.
This role can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or London.
Skills/Experience:
Extensive compliance experience in an FCA regulated firm. Experience gained in financial services, ideally financial planning or asset management and/ or professional servicesStrong understanding of the FCA Handbook and other relevant regulations such as the Bribery Act or Money Laundering regulations
Experience in IFoA is desirable
Relevant professional qualification, for example a Compliance Diploma or equivalent
Good working knowledge of IT systems, such as SharePoint is desirable
Ability to influence
Excellent at building relationships and working collaboratively with a wide range of people
Excellent communicator
Core Responsibilities:
Ownership of the strategy, business plan and budget for Regulatory team.
Provide effective compliance advice and guidance to senior management and business unitsMaintain and update documentation related to compliance activities.
Investigate and address compliance issues and breaches.
Support second line of defence oversight; monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and oversee our compliance monitoring plan.
Monitor the regulatory perimeter as our business activities change and grow.
Produce and present effective management information
Manage and oversee all relevant regulatory reporting and communication requirements
Develop and manage direct reports and ensure the team are recognised internally as professional, partnering and solutions drivenMaintain on-hand external compliance experts to supplement the team as needed.
Keep up to date with developments which may affect FCA regulated firms, risk and governance framework/activities of the firm.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salaryWider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16031
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