Head of Compliance/MLRO
Isle of Man
Permanent
Our client seeks a skilled and knowledgeable Head of Compliance to lead their team.
This is a senior leadership role suited to a confident professional who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on management, supporting the Board and senior stakeholders while ensuring the business continues to meet its regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the Compliance function and overseeing all regulatory matters.
- Acting as MLRO, DPO and designated officer roles (where applicable).
- Providing strategic advice and guidance to the Board, delivering clear insights on regulatory change, risk exposure, and emerging compliance themes.
- Developing, maintaining, and enhancing compliance frameworks, internal policies, procedures and controls to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Overseeing all internal compliance monitoring, due diligence, reporting and audit activity, ensuring appropriate escalation of identified risks.
- Monitoring regulatory developments and advising on impacts.
- Managing client risk assessments, onboarding, due diligence, AML/CFT oversight.
- Acting as the primary contact for regulators and external stakeholders, maintaining a strong and transparent relationship.
- Preparing reports for the Board, regulators, and relevant authorities.
- Manage and mentor the compliance team, fostering a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement.
- Collaborating closely with teams across jurisdictions to support business growth safely and responsibly by providing practical solutions and risk-based recommendations.
- Ownership of staff CPD and training, coordinating a structured training programme across the business to support competency, professional development, and regulatory requirements.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Relevant professional qualifications (ICA, AML/CFT diploma, STEP, legal background) will be highly advantageous.
- Significant compliance experience within a TCSP or regulated financial services environment.
- Extensive knowledge of corporate, trust, AML/CFT, and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in a senior or leadership compliance role.
- Confidence in managing regulatory relationships and audits.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.
- The ability to balance commerciality with regulatory requirements.
- A positive, calm, solution-driven approach.
- A willingness to embrace a unique culture and contribute to a supportive team.
Your specialist: Anne Murray
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Hi, I'm your specialist Anne and I can't wait to hear from you about this job. You can simply submit your CV or call me on 678144 with any questions.
