Head of European Compliance

b Overview /b p In this role you will lead and integrate the EuropeanCompliance function for UK and Netherlands across multiple entities, establishing a strong second-line perspective. You’ll build a multi-jurisdictional governance framework, partner with Boards and senior committees, and drive risk-based controls, MI, and KRIs. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of AML/KYC, regulatory change, and policy alignment. A high-visibility position with travel to Amsterdam and direct exposure to senior governance bodies, shaping the compliance landscape across Europe. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead the combined UK and Netherlands Compliance function and enable cross-jurisdiction collaboration /li li Maintain an independent second line of defence with clear ownership separation /li li Own CRA and CMP and ensure outputs inform planning and assurance /li li Reposition and manage the Compliance Manual and Rulebook as governance anchors /li li Establish policy hierarchy and deliver a group-wide compliance training program /li li Develop MI and KRIs for Boards and senior governance forums /li li Oversee AML governance and maintain AML/KYC framework /li li Act as MLRO for UK entities and oversee AML/CTF for NL entities /li li Review and sign-off external communications before release /li li Contribute regulatory input to Risk Register and Financial Risk Assessments /li li Perform resource and skills gap assessments and plan succession /li li Drive monitoring, testing, issue management, and regulatory change automation /li li Represent Compliance at RDC, ARCC, and Boards, engaging with FCA/AFM/ESMA as needed /li li Travel ~20% between London and Amsterdam /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Significant senior compliance leadership experience at a trading venue, exchange, or regulated financial services firm /li li Strong knowledge of European market regulation (MiFID II/MiFIR, EMIR, DORA) and FCA Handbook (MAR, SYSC, SUP) and AML/KYC /li li Experience building/integrating cross-jurisdiction compliance teams /li li Proven track record in developing MI, KRIs, and monitoring programs for senior governance /li li Strong stakeholder management and ability to challenge first line while collaborating /li li Minimum 10 years of relevant compliance experience, including at least 5 in senior leadership /li li Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ICA Diploma, CISI) and degree-level education or equivalent /li /ul ul li stakeholder management /li li gravitas /li li collaborative mindset /li li MiFID II/MiFIR /li li EMIR /li li DORA /li /ul