Leads the compliance function of an investment business, including regulatory liaison, financial crime compliance and board-level risk oversight.
Our client seeks a Head of Compliance & MLRO to join their team and lead the compliance function of the investment business. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for an experienced compliance professional where you will be the firm's primary regulatory contact with the IOMFSA, lead the financial crime compliance framework, and provide independent, board-level oversight across regulatory, conduct, legal, operational and reputational risk.
Key Skills and Experience
- A relevant professional qualification (e.g. ICA, CISI, ACAMS) or a minimum of 5 years' senior experience in Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit or Legal within a regulated financial services environment.
- Detailed working knowledge of the IOM regulatory framework, including the Financial Services Act 2008, Regulated Activities Order 2011, Financial Services Rule Book 2016 and AML/CFT Code 2019.
- Proven experience operating as an MLRO or Senior Compliance Officer within an IOMFSA-regulated investment business.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrable experience presenting to Boards, senior management and internal committees.
- Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload under pressure and deliver consistently to deadline.
- Systematic and detail-oriented approach, with the capability to identify risk, drive remediation and evidence outcomes.
- Experience developing and delivering compliance training programmes.
- Sound understanding of AML, CFT, CPF, sanctions and data protection obligations in a regulated financial services context.
For a full list of responsibilities and requirements or to apply for this great role, please visit the website at searchandselect.com, quoting the reference number: 16848
