European Compliance Officer

Market leading financial services organisation seek a European Compliance Officer to manage regulatory risk for the European business operations in line with the requirements of the relevant state regulators.

The remit of the role will include to:

Establish key controls to minimise risk of regulatory failings in the business units.

Establish, review & monitor effectiveness of Compliance function controls, including Compliance Monitoring, Training and Reporting

Foster a close working relationship with key regulatory stakeholders, including the FSA.

Strategic identification of external advisors including consideration of expertise, cost effectiveness & control of instructions.

Operating proactively with the businesses in the early identification of regulatory issues & providing regulatory advice.

Ensuring that compliance policy is understood & adopted by European functions, identifying exceptions & providing or co-ordinating regulatory advice where necessary.

Reporting to the Board on regulatory matters & to the International Compliance Officer and CEO.

Fulfilling the role of an Approved Person in line with the FSA Approved Persons Regime.

Establishing & maintaining close relationships with key stakeholders and

Managing the approach to mitigating Data Protection risk and Financial Crime Risk across the European businesses.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage and develop a team in addition to an in-depth understanding of FSA rules including ICOBS & SYSC.

For an initial discussion call Bianca on 0207 3108781

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