https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-compliance-mlro-smf-16-and-17-sterling-williams-ltd--efee2e61-7d14-4fc9-ad09-4c3f5a234c4e RSS feed for Head of Compliance / MLRO (SMF 16 and 17) at Sterling Williams LTD. en-gb Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:03:10 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-compliance-mlro-smf-16-and-17-sterling-williams-ltd--efee2e61-7d14-4fc9-ad09-4c3f5a234c4e https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-compliance-mlro-smf-16-and-17-sterling-williams-ltd--efee2e61-7d14-4fc9-ad09-4c3f5a234c4e Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:51:58 GMT Location: London | Salary: 125000.00-125000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Sterling Williams are partnering with a well-established financial services business to appoint an experienced SMF16 and SMF17 to lead the UK compliance and financial crime function.Head of Compliance/MLRO (SMF16 and SMF17)London: (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)Salary: Up to £140,000 + benefitsPermanent; full-time.This is a standalone role with regulatory accountability for the UK entity, supported by a wider European compliance team. The business has a mature compliance framework in place, so this isn''t a greenfield build, but it does require someone who enjoys being hands-on, can challenge the status quo where needed, and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to ensure the framework continues to evolve alongside regulatory change.The remit is split broadly 50/50 across Compliance and Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad generalist mandate with genuine ownership.What you''ll be doingHolding the SMF16 and SMF17 responsibilities for the UK regulated entity.Overseeing the firm''s compliance and financial crime framework across day-to-day BAU and ongoing enhancements.Monitoring regulatory developments and horizon scan... Permanent