At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance strategy and ensure effective risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
- Company: Dynamic and entrepreneurial group with over 30 years of experience in fiduciary services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of compliance in a growing organisation and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong regulatory judgement and leadership experience in compliance and risk management.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Clermont Trust is an independent, dynamic and entrepreneurial group with over 30 years' experience providing bespoke fiduciary and family office services to private clients and high-net-worth families worldwide. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the Group combines technical expertise with a relationship‑led approach, underpinned by strong governance, integrity and long‑term thinking. As the Group continues to evolve in scale and complexity, we are strengthening senior leadership capability across core risk and control functions to ensure they are future‑ready, operationally robust and closely aligned to business strategy.
Clermont Trust is creating a new Group Head of Compliance and Risk position to provide strategic, operational and commercial leadership of compliance across the Group. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will have full accountability for defining and delivering the Group's compliance strategy, strengthening operating models across jurisdictions, and ensuring compliance operates as an effective enabler of the business. This is a highly visible role requiring a combination of regulatory judgement, operational execution and leadership across a multi‑jurisdictional environment. The successful candidate will play a central role in establishing a more consistent, pragmatic and scalable approach to compliance across the organisation.
- Compliance Leadership and Strategy
- Set and own the Group compliance strategy, ensuring alignment between regulatory requirements, risk appetite and commercial objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing clear, balanced and practical guidance on complex compliance matters.
- Proactively identify emerging regulatory risks and translate these into structured, actionable plans.
- Operating Model and Governance
- Lead a review of the existing compliance operating model across jurisdictions.
- Design and implement a consistent, coherent approach to compliance delivery and escalation.
- Regulatory Interpretation and Decision‑Making
- Provide oversight on the interpretation and application of regulatory requirements across the Group.
- Ensure compliance decisions are applied consistently and proportionately, reflecting both regulatory expectations and business context.
- Continuous Improvement and Innovation
- Encourage adoption of technology and data‑led approaches to improve accuracy, visibility and control.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, curiosity and informed decision‑making.
Group Head of Compliance and Risk employer: Murray McIntosh
Clermont Trust is an exceptional employer that values innovation and integrity, offering a dynamic work environment where compliance and risk professionals can thrive. With over 30 years of experience in bespoke fiduciary services, employees benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth, collaboration, and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions across multiple jurisdictions. The Group's commitment to strong governance and long-term thinking ensures that team members are equipped with the tools and support needed to excel in their roles while contributing to meaningful outcomes for high-net-worth clients.
