Fractional Head of Compliance and Financial Crime
Posted 2 days ago by Danos Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: Our client, a Boutique Investment Bank, seeks a Fractional Head of Compliance and Financial Crime for a part-time role (2–3 days per week) over an initial 12-month engagement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance and financial crime within the financial services sector. This position involves overseeing compliance frameworks, providing regulatory guidance, and managing interactions with regulators. The role requires a hands-on approach and strong communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the firm’s Compliance and Financial Crime frameworks, policies and controls
- Provide regulatory guidance and strategic advice to senior stakeholders and governance committees
- Lead oversight of AML, sanctions, market abuse and conduct risk matters
- Manage regulatory interactions, audits and remediation activities where required
- Support the ongoing enhancement of governance, systems and operational controls
Key Skills:
- Previously approved as SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (MLRO) within an FCA regulated firm
- Strong experience within Investment Banking, Capital Markets or wider Financial Services
- Deep understanding of UK regulatory requirements and Financial Crime frameworks
- Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders, boards and regulators
- Commercial, pragmatic and hands-on approach with strong communication skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Our client, a Boutique Investment Bank are looking for a Fractional Head of Compliance and Financial Crime to support the business on a part-time basis (2–3 days per week) for an initial 12-month engagement. This role requires someone with extensive prior experience in a similar role and happy and able to work on a fractional basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the firm’s Compliance and Financial Crime frameworks, policies and controls
- Provide regulatory guidance and strategic advice to senior stakeholders and governance committees
- Lead oversight of AML, sanctions, market abuse and conduct risk matters
- Manage regulatory interactions, audits and remediation activities where required
- Support the ongoing enhancement of governance, systems and operational controls
Key Requirements
- Previously approved as SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (MLRO) within an FCA regulated firm
- Strong experience within Investment Banking, Capital Markets or wider Financial Services
- Deep understanding of UK regulatory requirements and Financial Crime frameworks
- Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders, boards and regulators
- Commercial, pragmatic and hands-on approach with strong communication skills
If you feel you are suitable, please apply to this role and we will be in touch to discuss further if your profile aligns well to the clients requirements.