Retail Bank based in London are currently looking for a Head of Compliance to lead the Compliance & Financial Crime teams for the Bank, holding the SMF16 & SMF17. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, growing organisation, with the chance to influence their operations here in the UK and further afield. In particular the Bank is just embarking on a major period of growth with expansion planned in new and existing areas, and this role will be pivotal in driving that business growth. You will be expected to help develop their compliance and financial crime controls and teams, as well as help grow their business (acting as a business leader). Responsibilities: Develop and implement robust compliance risk framework, compete oversight of regulatory obligations for the Bank Lead and manage all financial crime risks for the Bank, developing and implementing framework and policies Be an active member of various Risk & Regulatory Committees, working alongside executive management Manage and lead compliance and financial crime team Act as SME for all Regulatory and Financial Crime activities for the Bank Experience Required: 10+ years experience Compliance in Banking Previous experience as Head of Compliance/MLRO would be desirable but not essential Experience and exceptional knowledge of the retail banking/consumer lending space Excellent knowledge of conduct risk and FCA handbook Excellent communication and stakeholder management experience Strong commercial awareness and demonstrable leadership skills Track record in developing and implementing compliance/financial crime risk frameworks