Group Head of Compliance & Regulatory Strategy

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Lead the global compliance function Senior-level experience in international financial services required Attractive salary package + perks offered Our client is seeking a senior, commercially minded Group Head of Compliance & Regulatory Strategy to lead the global compliance function and oversee the development, embedding, and continuous enhancement of the organisation's regulatory operating model. This is a group-level strategic role rather than a local execution position. The successful candidate will own group-wide compliance policy, frameworks, standards, methodologies, and regulatory strategy, while coordinating and overseeing compliance teams within regulated entities across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities: Compliance Strategy & Governance: Define, evolve, and execute the group's compliance and regulatory strategy in line with business growth and product expansion Ensure the effective governance, operation, and continuous improvement of the group compliance operating model Lead and coordinate the global compliance function, including functional oversight of local compliance heads Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration, and commercial awareness across the compliance organisation Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management across the compliance function Act as a senior advisor to executive management and boards on regulatory risk and strategy Represent the organisation in engagements with regulators, partners, counterparties, and other external stakeholders where required Frameworks, Policies & Regulatory Oversight: Own and maintain group-wide compliance frameworks, policies, processes, procedures, and standards within which local entities operate Ensure consistent interpretation and application across jurisdictions to avoid fragmentation or local deviation Oversee compliance programmes covering areas including: AML / CFT Sanctions Customer Due Diligence Market Conduct Regulatory Reporting MiCA VASP / VARA frameworks Digital assets and tokenised products New market entry and licensing Monitor global regulatory and legal developments and translate them into actionable guidance for the organisation Provide structured, forward-looking compliance reporting to senior management and, where required, entity boards Technology, Surveillance & Regulatory Change: Act as a senior functional partner to the organisation's RegTech and Technology teams, contributing regulatory expertise to the design and implementation of compliance technology Lead regulatory input into the design and implementation of new compliance capabilities, including transaction monitoring and trade surveillance, as the organisation expands into new products and markets Ensure effective and regulator-ready use of existing sanctions screening and KYC/onboarding tools, contributing to their ongoing enhancement Partner with technology, product, and operations teams to embed compliance into platforms and workflows Lead regulatory readiness for emerging regimes and new products, ensuring a proactive approach to regulatory change Commercial & Strategic Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to Business Development, Product, and Commercial teams Advise on regulatory feasibility and structuring of new products and services prior to launch Balance regulatory integrity with speed to market and commercial objectives Ensure regulatory considerations are addressed early in product development, reducing late-stage rework and time-to-market risk Minimise unnecessary friction for low-risk clients while maintaining strong regulatory controls Support a consistent, high-quality onboarding and servicing experience across jurisdictions and booking entities Role Requirements: Degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline Professional certifications such as ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent Strong familiarity with FATF standards Senior-level experience in international financial services compliance within a multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional group Strong knowledge of: AML / CFT frameworks Global sanctions regimes (EU, US, UN, UK) Financial services regulation Risk-based compliance methodologies Experience within digital assets, trading, payments, or fintech environments is highly desirable Demonstrated ability to work closely with technology and product teams Proven track record of building and leading distributed teams across jurisdictions Commercially pragmatic mindset with the confidence to exercise judgement in complex regulatory situations Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What's on Offer? A senior leadership position within a fast-growing international financial services organisation Direct influence over group strategy, operating model, and product expansion Exposure to innovative financial products and evolving global regulatory regimes Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and flexible working arrangements A collaborative, execution-focused culture with strong senior sponsorship Boston Link

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