Head Of Compliance - Pensions

*Audit and Risk Recruitment is currently exclusively mandated by our client, an award-winning Pensions business, to assist in their search for a Head of Compliance.

Reporting directly into the CRO and leading a team of 3 compliance professionals, this is an integral role taking responsibility for driving the compliance function as well as driving the risk framework and continuing to embed a strong risk culture into the business.

Experience with Master Trust DC pensions schemes is essential (either form consultancy and / or an In House position).

You will not only be responsible for delivering compliance across the business, but will need to adopt an approachable and problem-solving approach to stakeholders, as well as being involved in strategic projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional looking for a potential step up and an opportunity to lead a small compliance function within the Pensions space.

The position will offer significant exposure to C-Suite executives and the Trustee Board who are very active within the business. Therefore stakeholder influencing is essential to this position.

Essential Background Requirements:

• Significant Experience of leading a team within a compliance function in the pensions industry (In house and/or Consultancy)
• Significant experience of working with Pensions (DC Master Trust)
• Relevant UK compliance qualifications

Further Requirements: 

• Organized, pragmatic and track record of delivering across a large regulatory footprint
• Tenacity to drive improvement and risk reduction across the business
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to generate clear and innovative risk material to inform and engage stakeholders

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