Executive Director, Corporate Functions Compliance, UK (Financial Services)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid arrangement with 2–3 days per week on-site. Candidates must be legally eligible to work at the specified location and hold a valid work or study permit where applicable.

Company

A relationship-oriented bank providing retail, wholesale, risk management, compliance, and global regulatory services.

What you will do

• Lead and manage Compliance Officers responsible for corporate function and quantitative risk regulatory areas.
• Oversee Regulatory Compliance Management activities and maintain alignment with regulatory expectations and internal policy.
• Analyze changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards and adapt compliance strategies accordingly.
• Review complex legal and regulatory documentation, conduct risk assessments, and translate requirements into clear guidance.
• Build relationships with business leaders, regional management, Oversight Functions, and Compliance partners across global regions.
• Optimize compliance processes, coach team members, manage performance, and support operational excellence.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, legal, audit, or governance within financial services.
• Experience with global regulatory requirements covering Enterprise Risk, Credit Risk and ECL, Stress Testing, Regulatory Reporting, Legal, Corporate Governance, Corporate Security, or Whistleblower functions.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance management, risk assessment, and control frameworks for financial institutions.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, strategic, communication, relationship-building, and business-acumen skills.
• Proven experience coaching, mentoring, influencing, and managing professional teams.
• Legal eligibility to work in the specified location and a valid work or study permit where applicable.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to manage work activities remotely on non-office days.
• Normal office environment with a 35-hour working week.
• Inclusive and accessible candidate and workplace environment.
• Work focused on trust, teamwork, accountability, and meaningful client impact.