Head of Compliance, MLRO & Data Protection Officer

About the role

We are looking for a senior compliance professional to lead the compliance function for a small European bank in London. The role combines responsibility for the compliance framework, Money‑Laundering Reporting Officer duties and data protection oversight.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Compliance Framework and Monitoring Programme.
• Provide independent regulatory advice to senior management and business units.
• Oversee compliance for treasury, wholesale banking and market conduct activities.
• Act as MLRO: manage AML and financial‑crime risk assessments, training, reporting and regulator liaison.
• Serve as DPO, ensuring GDPR compliance and handling data‑subject requests.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support implementation of changes affecting the London office.
• Support and develop the wider compliance team.

Required profile

• Extensive compliance experience in international banking, preferably at SMF 16/17 level.
• Strong knowledge of FCA and PRA rules, AML, financial‑crime legislation, UK GDPR, SMCR, MiFID II, MAR and EMIR.
• Understanding of corporate and wholesale banking operations.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Required skills

• AML and financial‑crime frameworks.
• UK GDPR and data‑protection requirements.
• FCA and PRA regulatory expertise.
• SMCR, MiFID II, Market Abuse Regulation, EMIR.