Deputy Head of Compliance

Senior Consultant, Risk & Quantitative Analytics EMEA at Danos Group

Deputy Head of Compliance

London, United Kingdom

A financial services firm is hiring a Deputy Head of Compliance to support the leadership of its UK compliance function. This is a senior, hands‑on role with broad regulatory exposure, suited to an experienced compliance professional who can provide strategic oversight while remaining close to day‑to‑day regulatory delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Compliance in managing the firm’s compliance framework, policies, and governance arrangements.
• Act as a senior point of contact for regulatory advice across products, distribution, and client‑facing activities.
• Oversee delivery of the Compliance Monitoring Plan, including thematic reviews, issue management, and regulatory change.
• Contribute to regulatory engagement, including FCA interactions, supervisory reviews, and regulatory submissions.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance across the compliance team.
• Produce senior management and board‑level reporting, including risk assessments and MI.

Key Requirements

• Degree‑level education; legal, compliance, or professional qualifications preferred.
• Significant experience in a senior compliance role within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks including SYSC, PRIN, SMCR, Consumer Duty, COBS, and DISP.
• Proven ability to balance commercial objectives with regulatory risk management.
• Confident communicator with the credibility to challenge senior stakeholders.
• Organised, resilient, and capable of operating autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the compliance function of a growing financial services firm.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Finance