Introduction

The role ensures the bank meets its regulatory obligations under PRA and FCA requirements and maintains a proportionate, risk-based, and regulator‑defensible compliance framework in line with its status as an SDDT firm. As we scale, strong second line oversight will be critical to ensuring the bank continues to meet regulatory expectations.
The role holder will support the discharge of relevant SMCR prescribed responsibilities. The Head of Compliance supports the CRO in ensuring clear allocation of compliance‑related SMCR prescribed responsibilities. They maintain the Management Responsibilities Map and Statements of Responsibilities.
The Head of Compliance is responsible for the independent oversight of the bank’s Compliance and Conduct Risk Framework, operating as the second line of defence.
The Head of Compliance plays a key role in ensuring the bank maintains a robust, proportionate, and regulator‑defensible financial crime framework.
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