โ*Audit and Risk Recruitmenthas been exclusively mandated by our client, an award-winning financial services business, to assist in their search for a Head of Compliance, with a specialism in UK defined contribution pensions.
Reporting into the CRO and leading a team of 3 compliance professionals, this is an integral role where you are responsible for leading the compliance function as well as driving the risk framework and continuing to embed a strong risk culture into the business.
You will be responsible for delivering compliance across the business, adopting an approachable and problem-solving approach to stakeholders, as well as being involved in strategic projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional looking for a potential step up and an opportunity to lead a small compliance function within the Pensions space.
The position will offer significant exposure to C-Suite executives and the Trustee Board who are very active within the business. Therefore stakeholder influencing is essential to this position.
Background Requirements:
Significant Experience working within a UK compliance related position within the financial services industry or a legal function with significant exposure to working in pensions.
Critical thinking, with a challenging mindset
Line Management experience
Relevant UK compliance qualifications
Confidence to challenge all levels of the business
Organized, pragmatic and track record of delivering across a large regulatory footprint
Tenacity to drive improvement and risk reduction across the business
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to work under pressure and autonomously
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication
Ability to generate clear and innovative risk material to inform and engage stakeholders
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