Head of Compliance (SMF16 & SMF17)

Job Title: Head of Compliance (SMF16 SMF17) Location: London (Mayfair) Working Pattern: Part-time - 2 - 3 days per week (office-based) Salary: £120k-£130k Competitive (pro-rata for 2 - 3 days per week) Deerfoot Recruitment is assisting a well-established independent financial planning business to recruit an experienced Head of Compliance to join its senior leadership team based in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on compliance professional to take ownership of a firm's compliance and financial crime framework while also operating at a strategic level. The successful individual will report directly to the Board and assume the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) responsibilities. The role combines strategic leadership with day-to-day operational involvement and is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working closely with financial planners and senior stakeholders to promote strong governance, regulatory adherence, and positive client outcomes. Key Responsibilities Hold SMF16 and SMF17 regulated responsibilities. Lead and enhance the firm's Compliance Monitoring Programme using a risk-based approach. Conduct suitability and client file reviews, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Produce compliance management information, Board reports, and trend analysis. Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures...