Head of Compliance

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A Head of Compliance is required for a Digital Retail Bank. The position can be located in either London or the North West of England.

As the Head of Compliance, your focus will cover the full spectrum of regulatory compliance.

A deep, detailed and current understanding of UK regulations and market practices in respect of UK retail banking is required.

You will act as a key point of contact for a broad range of compliance related queries and as the Head of Compliance, you will act as the go to person for senior members of the business.

Other requirements:

* Designing and implementing first line of defence systems in accordance with the bank's policy and applicable regulatory requirements.

* Good working relationship with regulators.

* Assist with completing the department's annual compliance risk assessments.

* Proactively develop appropriate relationships across the key business areas within retail banking (your stakeholders).

* Ensure that a strong compliance framework and positive compliance culture is in place throughout the Bank.

* Monitor, review, interpret and assess regulatory developments, laws, rules, guidance, principles and regulatory initiatives that are likely to have significant impact on business activities carried out by retail banking.

* Participate in meetings, including project and product launches, providing support and guidance, paying particular attention to compliance, related implications and present possible solutions.

This is a relatively new bank and as such will give you, the Head of Compliance the opportunity to define the controls in place and grow a team around you to your liking.

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your CV to be reviewed or call Pritesh Chudasama on 0207 469 5022 to discuss the position further.

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