Our client is a leading online mortgage broker offering free expert mortgage advice. 

As the Head of Compliance & Risk, you will be manging a team of 4 compliance professionals and responsible for 2nd line Compliance & Risk oversight across the firm.  

Duties: 

• Nominated contact point for FCA liason and relevant industry bodies to ensure standards are upheld 
• Responsible for all the firm's policies and procedures to ensure compliance with FCA rules and to mitigate in regards to any risk around Financial Crime
• Oversight of the annual compliance monitoring plan
• Working closely with the board to manage the risk appetite of the firm and provide regular reporting of Compliance & Risk issues  
• Managing the T&C scheme alongside the L&D team 
• Engagement with senior stakeholders on new product development or change

Key Requirements-

• Previous approved status (SMF16 and/or SMF17)
• Experience having worked in an FCA rgulated business, preferably within lending with MCOBS/CONC technical knowledge 
• Strong people management and leadership skills 
• Proven ability to influence and impact/persuade senior stakeholders