Average Compliance Director salary in the UK

We are currently looking for an experienced, hands-on, and energetic Director of Compliance to join our FinTech clients London Office! The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the compliance function of their UK operations, including conducting reviews to evaluate the firm’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations and ensuring that control gaps are adequately escalated and mitigated through remedial actions. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for establishing best practices for our global operations. This role will give you the opportunity to: Build the compliance operations, including the selection of relevant vendors and creation of appropriate policies and processes;Conduct reviews in order to assess compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal firm policy requirements;Advise team members with respect to applicable regulatory requirements to ensure testing is adequately designed to identify potential control gaps and non-compliance with laws and regulations;Determine the root cause of issues and develop effective remediation plans to mitigate the risks;Drive implementation of local regulatory change/remediation projects and initiatives. A bit about you: 7+ years of industry experience within institutional broker-dealer activities;Previous experience with a broker is required;Previous experience of being an SMF16 officer (Compliance oversight) and SMF17 officer is a big plus (MLRO);Previous experience within the securities financing industry is a plus;Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills;Highly motivated, proactive individual who has demonstrated the ability to take initiative, identify issues, propose solutions, and implement change;Strong attention to detail, balanced with a strong focus on execution and results;Self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with the ability to multi-task, adapt to shifting priorities, and work both independently and effectively in a team setting;Excellent communication skills.

An outstanding Compliance Director permanent position has arisen with a top-tier Manufacturing / Engineering organisation based in Central London This is a hybrid position offering 3 days homeworking. The Compliance Director will manage and develop the Legal Compliance team and programme covering the areas of anti-bribery & corruption, data privacy, third party due diligence, competition law, AML, financial crime and data protection. Responsibilities Manage, lead and develop the Compliance team.Support the development and management of the ethics and compliance programme focusing on legal compliance, anti-bribery corruption data privacy and data protection.Lead the review and update of existing policies, procedures and other internal systems to ensure that they are in compliance with relevant laws. Including many legal compliance policies, HR policies and policies on business process.Manage the implementation, roll-out and development of the compliance training and awareness programmes.Create an awareness programme that notifies employees on enhanced awareness of compliance matters and new policies and procedures.Influence at all levels including senior management, BU management, business and corporate functions Skills & experience Head of Compliance, Director of Compliance or Deputy Head of Compliance with proven experience in legal compliance, FCPA, anti-bribery & corruption, trade compliance and data privacy.Industry experience within Manufacturing, Engineering, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy, Logistics, Infrastructure, Aerospace, or Technology.A legal background with experience advising in an in-house environment.Experience considering and working to resolve ethical issues in a business context.Negotiation and influencing skills, winning hearts and minds whilst adopting a commercial approach.Experience in advising in an international environment would be an advantage.Open, direct communication style: accessible and approachable.Confidence to be resolute in applying standards and to challenge commercial and business teams where necessary.Experience in managing training. Coordinating online and face-to-face training in a business-focused and engaging way. For further information and to register your interest in this exceptional Compliance Director opportunity, please apply with your full CV details

Operations and Compliance Director, outskirts of Bristol Hybrid, Up to £100,000 This Operations and Compliance Director role is best suited to those who have held SMF16 and SMF17 permissions and who are experienced at looking after Independent Financial Advisory back-office teams, such as administration and paraplanning teams. This business will provide you with great benefits, a salary of up to £100,000, and performance bonuses. The Company The company is directly authorised and specialises in providing advice to high-net-worth clients, in addition to providing corporate services. The business is growing through acquisitions and organic growth, and this is the reason they are creating a new Operations and Compliance director role. Based about 5 miles out of Bristol City Centre, you will miss the city traffic, benefitting from onsite parking and beautiful grounds surrounding the office. The Role You will be responsible for the SMF16 and SMF17 permissions for two businesses, in addition to driving the back-office forward through support to your direct reports who are responsible for the IFA administration and paraplanning teams. The Benefits Salary of up to £100,000Hybrid working, in addition to a benefits package of at least:26 days holiday to 31 days after 5 years + bank holidays.A day off each year where you can volunteer to undertake charity work for a charity of your choice.Generous employer pension contribution.DIS Cover provided.Income Protection cover.Discretionary bonus available.Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash plan.Free parking is provided.Cycle to work scheme.Support with achieving professional qualifications. How to apply If you think this is of interest to you, then the next step is to apply. Don’t worry, the application is simple, just attach your CV along with your basic contact details and we’ll do the rest.