Job Description
HEAD OF COMPLIANCE & RISK (1 YR CONTRACT) – MUST HAVE HELD SMF 4 & 16 FOR A BANK
£1000 PD LONDON
REF: 4109D
We are recruiting for a leading Compliance consultancy looking to hire an experienced Compliance & Risk Director to be seconded to their Banking Client for a one year contract. Duties will include;
Act as SMF 4 (Chief Risk Officer) and SMF 16 (Compliance Oversight), ensuring regulatory responsibilities are met.
Provide expert guidance to the Board, Executive Committee and key stakeholders on all risk and compliance matters.
Lead the risk management framework, including risk appetite, controls, monitoring, and reporting.
Maintain oversight of compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to all UK and global regulatory requirements (FCA, PRA).
Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring proactive risk management and regulatory compliance alignment with business objectives.
Ensure day-to-day compliance and risk management functions operate effectively, stepping in where required.
Oversee regulatory reporting, risk assessments, and internal controls testing, ensuring effectiveness and accuracy.
Engage directly with regulators (FCA/PRA) as required, representing the business with credibility and authority.
Develop, refine, and implement policies and procedu...