Head of Compliance (SMF16) - Pensions

Head of Compliance (SMF16) - Pensions, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client:Willow Resourcing Limited

Location:Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:Other

EU work permit required:Yes

Job Views:2

Posted:26.08.2025

Expiry Date:10.10.2025

Job Description:Head of Compliance (SMF16)

Pensions Platform

Are you seeking greater flexibility to work from home or anywhere in the world? Or perhaps you’re interested in helping to build a business from the ground up, with compliance at its core?

This next-generation pension technology platform will provide execution and custody services to financial advisors across the UK. Backed by one of the world’s leading FinTech VC funds, this business aims to transform the infrastructure powering financial advice.

They offer a very flexible working policy. You can work entirely remotely, go into the office daily, or choose a hybrid approach — whatever suits your circumstances.

You will be the firm’s first Compliance hire, assisting with their FCA application process and ongoing regulatory compliance.

Before going live, you’ll leverage your pensions compliance expertise to work closely with developers, ensuring all systems and processes are regulatory compliant and fit for purpose.

This role is initially standalone but has the potential to develop into a team leadership position. You will serve as the firm’s SMF16, ensuring ongoing compliance with FCA rules and regulations, and act as the primary contact with the FCA, managing all regulatory interactions and submissions.

You will lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures, with a focus on pensions and CASS compliance.

You will provide regulatory guidance across various business units, including new product launches, client operations, and marketing, and advise the Board on regulatory developments and their strategic implications.

Ideal candidates will have deep pensions knowledge (preferably personal pensions, SIPPs, etc.), a strong FCA engagement record, and experience with CASS compliance is advantageous.

This role suits a direct communicator who is confident challenging leadership when necessary.

If interested, please apply with your CV. If you don’t have an updated CV, feel free to contact Mark at 0121 274 0357 for a confidential discussion or email him at ..... full job details .....