HEAD OF COMPLIANCE (FTC – 6 MONTHS)
Edinburgh, hybrid, 3 days a week in the office
We are supporting a growing, highly regarded independent UK private bank with a distinctive relationship-led model, focused on lasting, highly personalized relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families and their businesses.
Compliance plays a critical role in balancing commercial flexibility with robust governance and regulatory oversight.
This is a six-month fixed-term opportunity to step into a well-established function, providing leadership through a period of continued growth, leadership evolution and increasing regulatory expectation.
Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you will lead a small second line Compliance team, taking ownership of the Bank’s compliance framework while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic oversight with operational delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and developing the Compliance function, ensuring it operates effectively as an independent second line
• Maintaining and enhancing the Bank’s compliance framework, policies and procedures
• Providing pragmatic, commercially aware advice and constructive challenge to the business
• Overseeing compliance monitoring, testing and regulatory reporting
• Supporting senior leadership and Risk Committees with clear, insightful MI and recommendations
• Acting as a key point of contact for regulators and external stakeholders
You will be an experienced senior compliance leader with a strong background in compliance within a relationship-led environment. Private banking experience would be beneficial.
You will bring:
• Deep expertise in UK regulatory frameworks and compliance risk management
• Proven experience leading second line Compliance teams
• Strong knowledge of compliance monitoring frameworks and regulatory engagement
• The ability to balance commerciality with effective challenge
• Credibility and gravitas with senior stakeholders and front office teams
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach aligned to a client-centric business model
If you’re an experienced Head of Compliance or senior compliance leader available for a contract assignment and interested in a high-impact role within a growing private bank, I’d be keen to speak.