Recruit Now is excited to be assisting a prestigious client in the recruitment of a Head of Compliance (CO, MLRO & MLCO). This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to take responsibility for regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering oversight, and financial crime reporting within a well-established trust and company services business. The successful candidate will act as the key point of contact with regulators, provide strategic compliance guidance to the Board, and ensure the business maintains the highest standards of regulatory and financial crime compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the designated Compliance Officer (CO), Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO), and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Lead and oversee the firm's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practice.
• Prepare and present regular compliance, AML/CFT/CPF, and suspicious activity reporting to the Board.
• Manage suspicious activity reporting processes, investigations, sanctions-related matters, and liaison with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Deliver compliance and financial crime training, promote regulatory awareness, and support the continuous enhancement of policies, systems, and controls.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 10 years' experience within the financial services industry.
• Relevant professional compliance qualification.
• Proven experience in a senior compliance role within trust and company administration.
• Strong technical knowledge of regulatory requirements, AML/CFT/CPF obligations, and financial crime prevention.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence at senior levels.

Why join our client?

• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence and innovation.
• Play a key leadership role in shaping the firm's compliance and risk management framework.
• Work closely with the Board and senior management on strategic regulatory matters.
• Be part of a professional team that values integrity, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Interested in the Head of Compliance (CO, MLRO & MLCO) role? Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to [email protected]

For a confidential discussion or to learn more about this opportunity, please contact the HR Now team at [email protected]