Head of Compliance

OverviewI am looking for an experienced Head of Compliance to join a dynamic, regulated financial services organisation. This senior leadership role offers the chance to shape and drive the compliance agenda at both a strategic and operational level. As Head of Compliance, you’ll take ownership of the Compliance Framework and related policies, providing expert guidance to the Board and Executive Committee. You’ll act as the key liaison with regulators, foster a culture of accountability and ethical conduct, and ensure compliance is embedded across all levels of the business. In addition to overseeing regulatory compliance, this role carries responsibility for data protection as the organisation’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) and SMF 16 function holder under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMandCR).

Key Responsibilities

Hold the SMF 16 (Compliance Oversight) function

Serve as the primary point of contact for the FCA, ICO, and other regulatory bodies

Ensure ongoing compliance with Consumer Duty and broader FCA requirements

Deliver training and awareness initiatives to promote a strong compliance culture

Develop and implement a robust Compliance Assurance Plan

Oversee GDPR compliance and lead on data protection training and policies

Conduct horizon scanning to identify regulatory developments and ensure organisational readiness

Provide compliance advisory support across all business functions

Conduct thematic reviews and gap analysis on key regulations (e.g. GDPR, Consumer Duty)

Represent Compliance in cross-functional projects and initiatives

About You

Strong background in compliance roles within financial services, ideally insurance

Strong working knowledge of FCA regulations including SYSC, ICOBS, PROD, SMandCR, and Consumer Duty

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment ..... full job details .....