Job Title: Head of Legal and Compliance

Location: West London

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Fully Office-Based

Department: Legal and Compliance

Level: Senior Management Function (SMF16 & SMF17)

📌 Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports:

Deputy Managers Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection Officer Head of Financial Crime Operations (functional reporting)About the Role

A high-profile opportunity has arisen for a Head of Legal and Compliance to join a dynamic financial institution in West London. This senior leadership role is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining robust legal oversight across the organisation. As a SMF16 (Compliance Oversight Function) and SMF17 (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) role, this position demands a confident, experienced professional ready to lead the Legal and Compliance department and work closely with Executive and Board-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Financial Crime

Champion a strong compliance culture across the organisation. Create, review, and update compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory expectations. Lead compliance training, horizon scanning, and regulatory mapping across departments. Oversee policies related to KYC, AML, Sanctions, ABC, Fraud, and Financial Crime risk. Develop and manage a risk-based Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP)....