Head of Regulatory Compliance

Join to apply for the Head of Regulatory Compliance role at Robert Walters . A leading financial institution is seeking a Head of Regulatory Compliance to champion the organisation’s commitment to regulatory excellence and risk mitigation. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape and oversee the compliance strategies that safeguard the business, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. You will be instrumental in driving initiatives that protect the company’s reputation and franchise value, while also serving as Data Protection Officer. The position provides a unique platform for you to collaborate with senior leadership, influence key decisions, and make a meaningful impact on the organisation’s operational integrity. With a supportive environment that values your expertise, this is an exceptional chance to advance your career in compliance within a highly respected financial services provider. What You'll Do As Head of Regulatory Compliance, you will be at the forefront of shaping the organisation’s approach to regulatory adherence. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with various business units and senior leaders to ensure that all aspects of operations meet stringent legal standards. You will play a vital role in identifying emerging regulatory trends, conducting impact analyses with stakeholders, and updating compliance programmes as needed. By coordinating independent testing and leading investigations into breaches or incidents, you will help maintain a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Your ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly will empower teams across the business to implement effective controls. Success in this role means proactively managing risks before they materialise, protecting both reputation and operational stability while supporting innovation within a secure framework. Collaborate closely with the Chief Compliance Officer to prepare and update the Compliance Program, ensuring robust implementation of risk management systems across the business. Conduct thorough regulatory impact analyses in partnership with stakeholders, recommending effective compliance risk management activities tailored to evolving legal requirements. Coordinate independent testing with the Compliance Review Unit to evaluate control effectiveness and assess ongoing compliance risk throughout the organisation. Direct comprehensive reviews of gap assessments for new or changing regulations, substantiating controls put in place to address identified risks. Ensure all relevant stakeholders are fully informed about applicable regulations, understand their implications, and implement appropriate control measures to mitigate risks. Guide periodic reviews and tracking of compliance issues during new product launches or process changes, providing expert advice on control adequacy. Lead investigations into compliance breaches or violations, ensuring remedial actions are taken swiftly and effectively to prevent recurrence. Monitor and promptly elevate any regulatory compliance issues or status updates to the Board, Senior Management, and local regulators when necessary. Oversee root cause analysis of regulatory policy breaches or changes, ensuring lessons learned are integrated into future compliance practices. Source, identify, and remain updated on all applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, standards, and group policies relevant to the organisation’s operations. What You Bring To excel as Head of Regulatory Compliance, you will bring extensive experience from roles focused on regulatory oversight within financial services. Your background should include substantial exposure to banking operations as well as audit or legal functions, enabling you to navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence. A track record of successfully implementing compliance programmes at managerial level will set you apart. Your interpersonal skills will allow you to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels while fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. Certification in