Head of Compliance (Europe)

SRG are recruiting a Head of Compliance who will play a critical role in ensuring our clients European regions (particularly Gibraltar and Malta) operations fully comply with both local regulatory requirements and group-wide standards and policies.

This role will be responsible for the implementation of the global compliance strategy at the European regional level.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), the Head of Compliance must ensure that the regional compliance function is aligned with the group's overarching compliance framework to ensure alignment with global compliance strategies, policies, and initiatives.

What's on offer to you?

• Excellent basic salary


• Performance Bonus


• Life Insurance


• International Health Insurance


• Hybrid Working


• Summer Hours


• Parking (Post probation)


• Discount on insurance policies (Post probation)


• Payment of membership fees for professional institutes (CII)


• Sponsorship on training related to the line of work


• Generous education incentives and awards for continuous professional and personal growth in the role

What You Will Be Doing

• Ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive compliance program tailored to the specific regulatory requirements for Gibraltar and Malta offices.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities, perform a function holder role and manage relationships with external regulatory bodies in Europe.


• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and ensure the organisation is informed and responsive to local changes in laws and regulations.


• Collaborate closely with the CCO and other regional Head(s) of Compliance to ensure activities are aligned with global compliance strategies and frameworks.


• Support the ongoing development and rollout of group-wide compliance initiatives.


• Provide regular feedback to the CCO on regional challenges while ensuring all local adaptations still comply with global standards.


• Providing direction and oversight of compliance administrators.


• Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of compliance risks within Europe.


• Implement and maintain centralised compliance controls to monitor adherence to both local regulations and group-wide policies.


• Conduct regular second line of defence risk assessments and reviews, reporting any significant findings to the CCO and overseeing first-line corrective actions where necessary.


• Maintain a robust system for monitoring, investigating, and reporting compliance breaches or violations, ensuring swift resolution and appropriate escalation to the CCO and senior leadership.


• Ensure all regulatory filings, reports, and other required documentation are submitted accurately and on time.

What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role

• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience in a leadership role within a highly regulated industry.
  
  Experience within the financial services or insurance industry is highly preferred.


• Experience in implementing and adhering to global compliance frameworks/centralized policies.


• Experience working in a matrixed or global organization with a central compliance function.


• Strong knowledge of both local and international regulatory frameworks


• Ability to work under the direction of a centralised compliance function, ensuring full alignment with group policies.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


• Professional qualifications in compliance (e.g., ICA, CAMS) are highly desirable.


• Proven ability to develop and maintain a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.


• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

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