Head of Risk & Compliance

Middlemore are currently partnering with a boutique Wealth Management firm to help support the appointment of a Head of Risk & Compliance to manage our clients Risk and Compliance function.

The role will be responsible for providing an effective 2nd line compliance, financial crime and risk management framework. This will be a senior management position with SMF4, SMF10, SMF16 and SMF17 responsibility

• The role will be a strategic advisor to the CEO and other members of the Executive and business unit heads
• You’ll Design and implement risk and compliance strategy aligned to business strategy and risk and appetite whilst providing assurance to relevant Group Boards, Risk, and Audit Committees and other key Stakeholders.
• You’ll Lead, shape and develop the compliance and risk teams and the individuals within it; ensuring that all activities remain aligned to the needs and strategies of the business and that a coherent succession plan is in place
• You’ll be responsible for developing the Group Risk and Compliance board packs and present to the relevant boards on a regular basis

The ideal candidate:

• You will have proven leadership experience and a desire to push you career forward in a growing business.
• Previous experience as a Head of Risk and compliance in wealth or asset management or, as a minimum, Senior Risk Officer who has managed the risk and compliance function for at least 3 years
• Previous responsibility as MLRO
• Has developed the SMCR regime and working practices
• Experience of working directly with regulatory bodies

Salary between £160-200k + attractive bonus structure

• Sam.perry@middlemore.co.uk for more information