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Head of Compliance jobs

Kennedy Pearce recruits experienced Heads of Compliance who lead the development and implementation of robust compliance frameworks within regulated financial services firms, ensuring adherence to FCA, PRA, and global regulatory standards.

Typical responsibilities for Head of Compliance roles in financial services include:

  • Leading the compliance function and acting as the firm’s primary point of contact for all regulatory matters

  • Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and control frameworks in line with FCA and PRA requirements

  • Providing compliance advice and oversight across business units, products, and jurisdictions

  • Managing regulatory change programmes and monitoring developments impacting the business

  • Overseeing compliance monitoring plans, risk assessments, and thematic reviews

  • Reporting to senior leadership, risk committees, and boards on compliance risks and controls

  • Ensuring firm-wide compliance training and promoting a strong compliance culture

  • Liaising with external regulators, managing responses, and leading remediation efforts

Kennedy Pearce places Heads of Compliance with strong regulatory knowledge, leadership capability, and proven experience navigating complex compliance environments in the financial services sector.

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