Head of Compliance Jobs in the UK

11 of 11 Head of Compliance Jobs in the UK

Head of Institutional Compliance

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
IG Group
Head of Institutional Compliance page is loaded Head of Institutional Compliance Apply locations Cannon Street, London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R_14793 Job Title Head of Institutional Compliance Job Description So, who are we? Hello, we're IG Group. We are an FTSE250 FinTech … are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers. We work in cross-functional teams and are laser-focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth. Your role in the Team's Success The Head of Compliance for IG's i nstitutional b usiness … is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the comprehensive compliance program across all institutional client segment s . This senior leadership role will ensure regulatory compliance while supporting business objectives , managing regulatory relationships, and fostering a culture of compliance throughout the institutional business division. What you'll do Working with cross-functional teams to develop and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Global Head of Compliance

London, United Kingdom
Guidewire Software
Kingdom - London ; Remote (Belgium); Ireland - Remote Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Global Head of Compliance (GHC) to lead our global compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with complex regulatory environments and fostering trust with customers, regulators, and stakeholders. Role Overview The … Global Head of Compliance (GHC) will oversee all compliance-related activities at Guidewire. As a preeminent cloud services provider and the world leader in insurance software, our customers expect and require ongoing and proactive expertise and consultation on regulatory compliance for all matters related to our cloud service offerings, including in areas such as AI … privacy, data residency, resilience transparency and security. This executive will ensure full adherence to international, federal, and local regulations while acting as a public and customer facing representative for compliance matters. The GHC will collaborate across legal, risk, operations, and customer-facing teams to embed a culture of ethical compliance throughout the enterprise. Job Description Key Responsibilities More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Security Architecture & Compliance

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Manchester Metropolitan University
Are you ready to lead the evolution of cyber defence at one of the UK's leading Universities? Your leadership will be instrumental as Man Met embarks on a major security and risk transformation programme-building a resilient, agile, and forward-looking security capability that supports innovation across the University. Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking an experienced and … motivated Head of Security Architecture and Compliance to lead and develop a new function. In this pivotal role, you'll guide a talented team to design and implement the protections required to counter threats across a diverse and complex digital estate. You'll shape the direction of our security framework, ensuring that guidance, policy and reference … architectures are fit for purpose and embedded. You will also take ownership of our security assurance testing programme, working with internal and external partners to validate the security of our most critical systems and processes. You will lead on internal and supply chain compliance ensuring that university-wide processes, teams, and systems operate within defined security policies More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Compliance UK London Legal

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Unlimint In Private Limited
with 700+ experts, seamlessly integrating 1,000+ payment methods into a single platform. From London to São Paulo, we empower businesses to scale across borders with a unified suite of financial tools - including payment processing, alternative payment methods, multicurrency business accounts, card issuing, banking-as-a-service, and crypto on- and off-ramps. Our mission is to break down … across borders. We give forward-thinking businesses the tools to accept, send, and manage payments effortlessly, wherever they operate. About the job: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Compliance (UK Region) to lead the compliance function of our FCA licensed and regulated Electronic Money Institution. The successful candidate will play a key … leadership role in ensuring full and ongoing compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines/requirements issued/set by the FCA and/or other relevant bodies. This role involves designing, implementing, and continuously improving the firm's compliance framework and internal controls, reflecting regulatory requirements and developments, as well as the best industry practices. Key More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Security Governance, Risk & Compliance - 5880

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Cambridge University Press
Job Title: Head of Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Salary: £70,400 - £94,100 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Minimum 2 days a week in the office Contract: Permanent The Head of Security GRC is a senior leadership role within the Security SMT, tasked with driving the organisation's security governance, risk, and compliance strategy. This … position engages across all levels of the business, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective risk management, and robust assurance processes to support decision-making by the Senior Leadership Team. You will deliver a robust Security Assurance Framework, oversee supplier assurance activities, and maintain relevant ISO and Cyber Essentials certifications. Additionally, you'll drive the implementation of security standards, policies … governance reporting, and audit programmes to ensure robust controls are in place. You'll play a critical role in enabling informed decision-making and promoting a culture of security awareness across the organisation. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Payments & Compliance

Fareham, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Copello
We facilitate millions of secure transactions globally, ensuring a frictionless experience for our customers while safeguarding against fraud and regulatory risk. As our growth accelerates, the integrity of our payment systems and adherence to global compliance standards are more important than ever. We're seeking a Head of Payments and Payments Compliance to own … and drive our global payments and compliance function. Youll lead strategy and execution across payment infrastructure, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance, ensuring our systems are secure, efficient, and well-positioned for scalability. This is a leadership role where youll work cross-functionally and mentor a high-performance team. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy ? Provide strategic leadership for the payments … and payment compliance functions, aligning team efforts with overall business goals. ? Lead, manage, and mentor the Payments and Payments Compliance team and related payments personnel, fostering a high-performance culture. ? Drive continuous improvement across payment operations, compliance frameworks, and fraud prevention practices. ? Represent the payments and compliance domain in cross-functional leadership discussions and planning sessions. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £85,000
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Head of Compliance & MLRO

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ctrl-alt.co
in alternative asset classes efficient, cost-effective, and accessible. Since launching in 2022, Ctrl Alt has established itself as a leader and expert in the space with over $300m of assets tokenized. With offices in the UK, Ireland and the UAE, the Ctrl Alt team is composed of financial and product experts including alumni from Morgan Stanley, Credit … Suisse, UBS and Revolut. The business is backed by leading VCs including MiddleGame Ventures and Molten. What's Involved To support the buildout of its activities within the UK, Ctrl Alt is seeking an organised and experienced Compliance professional who will assume the SMF 16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF 17 (Money Laundering and Reporting Officer). As … Ctrl Alt's Compliance Officer, you will help manage the UK authorisation process and its activities within the Bank of England and FCA's Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS). You will play a critical role in designing and implementing the compliance framework for Ctrl Alt's alternative assets business. Reporting directly to the CEO of the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA), Risk and Compliance Solutions

London, United Kingdom
Amazon
Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA), Risk and Compliance Solutions Job ID: Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A. Amazon is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA) for the Risk and Compliance Solutions (RCS) team. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape risk management strategy across Amazon … s non-licensed businesses worldwide. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of building and directing high-performing teams across multiple geographies. We need someone who excels at partnering with senior stakeholders to drive strategic risk-reward decisions and can skilfully navigate complex business environments. The role demands extensive experience in assessing, advising and auditing sophisticated control … Drive effective decision-making processes that balance business growth with risk management best practices. - Develop and oversee comprehensive assurance programs across supported business lines, ensuring proper monitoring and reporting of key risk indicators to senior committees. - Lead innovation initiatives to modernize risk management processes through technology, improving efficiency while maintaining effectiveness. Understand how to navigate a tech-first environment. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Payments & Payments Compliance

Fareham, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Trafalgar Talent Ltd
Trafalgar Talent is recruiting on behalf of a confidential global client in the fintech space. As they scale internationally, they are seeking a Head of Payments & Payments Compliance to lead their payments, fraud, and compliance functions. This is a pivotal leadership role with global impact, driving both strategy and execution in a fast-paced, regulated … payment compliance. Manage and mentor high-performing teams across payments, fraud, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership across Finance, Risk, Product, and Engineering. Drive process innovation, scalability, and regulatory readiness. Compliance & Regulation Ensure compliance with card schemes, PCI DSS, government, and global financial regulations. Oversee dispute handling, compliance protocols, and internal audit frameworks. Monitor regulatory developments and align … conversion rates, decline trends, and currency performance. Research and implement regionally appropriate alternative payment methods. Lead the roadmap for payment innovation and customer experience improvements. About You 5+ years of senior experience in global payments, compliance, or fraud risk. Strong knowledge of payment networks, card schemes, and regulatory compliance. Proven leadership experience with scaling high-performing teams. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £85,000
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Head of Compliance

Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Alexander Mae (Bristol) Ltd
The Job: We are delighted to be assisting our client with their newly created role for a Head of Compliance. This is an exciting time to be joining this local, growing and forward thinking organising in Bristol. This role will be tolead their information security compliance efforts, specifically in line with ISO/IEC 27001 , ISO/… IEC 42001 and Cyber Essentials PLUS standards. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining, auditing, and continuously improving their Information Security Management System (ISMS), overseeing compliance initiatives, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring the organization remains audit-ready. Additionally you will be implementing (alongside the technical and sales team) a Compliance as a Service ( CasS ) in … which helps their clients with Pre Audits, Gap Analysis, Training and helping customer maintain their ISO Certifications. Key Responsibilities: Instrumental in the building of a new Team to deliver CaaS and supporting services. Develop, implement, and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 and Cyber Essentials PLUS standards. Lead internal audits, gap assessments More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £55,000
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Head of Credit Compliance (UK)

United Kingdom
LemFi
You are a candidate who would thrive in a fintech startup environment like ours, where we readily accept individuals with a humble, yet uplifting attitude alongside a diligent sense of work ethic. The teams here at LemFi are passionate about their work and expertise, but also lend hands on cross-functional responsibilities to ensure the success of the … company and the satisfaction of our clientele. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Credit Compliance Officer, to lead and strengthen compliance oversight across our growing suite of lending products. We are building innovative, tech-enabled credit solutions that challenge the status quo, and you will play a key role in ensuring our products remain compliant … across the full lending lifecycle, from modern underwriting using alternative data to technology-led collections, ensuring our innovation is both responsible and compliant. Responsibilities are as follows: Maintain the compliance framework for credit-related activities, including affordability, credit consumer compliance, creditworthiness, collections, and forbearance. Act as a trusted advisor to product and credit teams, balancing regulatory integrity with More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Compliance
10th Percentile
£75,750
Median
£85,000
75th Percentile
£85,000
90th Percentile
£115,000