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Head of Compliance&MLRO (SMF16/17)

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Rev&Regs are seeking an experienced Head of Compliance&MLRO position working for a dynamic and well-established Brokerage firm in the City of London. The role will be approved under the Senior Managers Regime as the SMF 16 and SMF 17. The Head of Compliance&MLRO is a key critical role with executive responsibility for providing senior management with independent day-to-day compliance and AML advice to meet current and upcoming regulatory requirements. Reporting directly to the CEO, the chosen candidate will need to articulate and deliver a robust compliance plan for the organisation. Responsibilities: To develop and maintain a robust compliance framework, ensuring identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation and reporting, in order to deliver regulatory compliance across the business. Develop and manage the day-to-day relationship with the FCA and other relevant regulators, building mutual confidence and respect by fostering an open and constructive relationship through a structured and well managed programme of engagement. To chair the Compliance and Conduct Committee and ensure that all identified actions are monitored and tracked to closure. Interpret, translate and assess the impact of regulatory change in the business, its policies, procedures and correspondence, presenting findings and/or recommendations to senior stakeholders, enabling the business to act in accordance. Provide subject matter expertise to the business on regulatory developments and, when necessary, manage regulatory change across the business. Provide compliance, regulatory, operational and strategic advice for business initiatives, programmes and projects. To embed a positive culture of confident and informed risk-taking through training, communication and promotion of the agreed compliance framework. Oversee and monitor the monitoring systems which are in place to combat market abuse, escalating any instances to senior management for appropriate action. Experience: A recognised and robust senior compliance and risk professional with experience of operating at senior management level within a brokerage firm. Extensive knowledge of relevant UK regulatory and compliance requirements, with the ability to offer technical interpretation and advice on regulatory and compliance practice. A first-class leader, creative and innovative with proven leadership, and people management and development skills. Possess the credibility and gravitas to work effectively as a member of the Exco and have the ability to influence at senior stakeholder level including Board reporting and presentation. Demonstrate strong thought leadership skills, with the ability to develop and implement a vision that integrates key goals, priorities and company values. Ability to balance change and strive for continuous improvement. Must have held SMF16 and SMF17. Salary: £180,000 Location: City of London