THE COMPANY: The Client is a multi-jurisdictional financial institution offering Private Banking, Retail, and Digital banking services for Corporate & Retail Clients. The firm is looking to hire a Head of Compliance on a 6-month FTC basis.

Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity THE RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee and manage the Compliance team in their daily activities, providing direction, support, and insight into regulatory compliance and financial crime matters. Monitor, advise, and oversee Data Protection/GDPR compliance across the business. Manage the regulatory policy framework, ensuring it remains appropriate to the business activities. Ensure regulatory rules and permissions are mapped and documented against business activities. Regularly assess the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance measures and procedures, addressing any deficiencies. Advise the relevant teams on compliance with MiFID and other regulatory obligations, including BCOBs and Client Data. Oversee the annual sign-off of Terms & Conditions. Monitor and manage Complaint handling and Data Subject Access Requests. Advise the business and executives on applicable regulations and procedures, including horizon scanning. Provide periodic management information to committees, highlighting risks and emerging threats. Assess regulatory risk through compliance monitoring and analysis, and seek to enhance compliance controls. Develop and deliver ongoing compliance training programs for staff. Assess and communicate emerging regulatory rules impacting the business. Oversee policies and procedures for countering regulatory and financial crime risks. Design and monitor periodic compliance reviews from a second-line perspective. Conduct quality assurance and thematic reviews as needed. Promote a culture of compliance within the wider business. Support projects requiring Compliance expertise. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Retail and/or digital banking experience; ideally held SMF16 or capable of fulfilling its responsibilities. Previous SMF16 holder or sufficient experience to cover an SMF16 role. Knowledge of FCA Handbook and regulatory requirements for banking firms. Strong knowledge of MiFID, EMIR, PSD2, GDPR. Understanding of banking operations, especially in small/medium-sized institutions. Ability to develop and enhance policies and frameworks. Experience with second-line monitoring techniques. Experience in establishing compliance structures and frameworks. For further information, please contact Hannah Tabatabai.

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