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Head of Compliance & Financial Crime

  • remote
  • £110,000 - £130,000
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My client is a fintech firm looking to hire a Head of Compliance & Financial Crime SMF16 SMF17

This role is 100% remote.

They are looking for someone from a retail banking or lending background if you have crypto experience that would be a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Holding SMF16/17, with a strong focus on the operational aspects
  • Personal accountability, including informing the parent company of regulatory matters relative to UK regulations.
  • Overseeing everyday risk management, compliance, and financial crime functions.
  • Leading a team of three direct reports covering:
    • Compliance management
    • Regulatory reporting
    • Financial promotions
    • Compliance monitoring
    • Financial crime, including PEPs, sanctions, and data regulation
    • Regulatory change and policy implementation

Candidate Profile:

  • The candidate must be adept at handling day-to-day compliance operations while maintaining a strategic outlook.
  • Experience in fund structures, including money market funds and equity, is beneficial as is crypto.
  • Understanding of distributing investments to retail investors.
  • Standard Financial Services compliance regulation and initiatives experience.
  • Will work closely with the US counterpart, the Deputy General Counsel.
  • Direct reporting line to the Deputy GC but with support from the UK board.
  • The company culture involves a strong directive approach from leadership.
  • The firm is not 5MLD authorised.
  • Seeking a candidate with a retail consumer background.

Salary on offer is £110k – £130k on the base with 100% remote working.

Please contact me for more information ne@barclaysimpson.com

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