Head of Compliance, MLRO & Data Protection Officer
Why This Role Stands Out
This leadership role offers a significant opportunity to shape and drive compliance, AML, and data protection initiatives within a respected European bank, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model. You will thrive here if you are an experienced compliance professional with a deep understanding of international banking regulations and a passion for developing robust frameworks and supporting your team's growth. Don't miss the chance to make a substantial impact and advance your career in this pivotal position.
Quick Overview
Job Description
A small European Bank is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to manage the compliance function, act as MLRO and Data Protection Officer.
Your responsibilities will cover:
- Maintaining the Compliance Framework and Compliance Monitoring Programme
- Providing independent compliance and regulatory advice to management and business teams
- Providing compliance oversight for Treasury activities including wholesale banking, market conduct, and regulatory requirements
- As MLRO oversee AML, financial crime frameworks, risk assessments, training, reporting and regulatory obligations
- As DPO support compliance with GDPR requirements
- Monitoring regulatory developments and support the implementation of any regulatory change initiatives affecting the London office
- Supporting and developing the Compliance team
Your experience must include:
- Extensive compliance experience gained within international banking including regulatory risk and financial crime as an SMF 16 and ideally SMF 17
- Strong knowledge of FCA and PRA regulatory requirements, AML & Financial Crime regulations, UK GDPR and Data Protection Requirements, SMCR and MIFID II, Market Abuse Regulation and EMIR
- Good understanding of corporate and wholesale banking activities
- Excellent communication skills to liaise at all levels and with regulators etc
- Strong analytical, judgement and problem-solving abilities
This role will be working 5 days a week in the London office for the first 6 months and will then convert to hybrid – working 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely.