About the Position
The Head of Compliance will oversee and manage the compliance function for European operations through a FoS operating model.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day regulatory relationships with the CBI, ensuring the business is compliant with all relevant regulations.
* Oversee regulatory risks across Europe and provide regulatory advice and oversight.
* Ensure strong horizon scanning of upstream regulations from a local and European view.
* Lead and enable a continuous improvement culture and mindset across compliance policies and frameworks.
Experience/Requirements
Ideal candidate has 7-10 years' experience in a compliance role within financial services, preferably in insurance/reinsurance or retail banking environments. A current PCF 12 holder or someone capable of stepping into their first PCF role is required. Experience in cross-border passporting within Europe is essential.
Able to thrive in a growing, scaling environment, comfortable with change, and adept at managing and leading on regulatory relationships. Sound knowledge of risk management governance and controls, with experience managing relationships across first and second lines of defense.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into a user-friendly format. A 3rd-level qualification in compliance/risk or legal-related fields is ideal.