Compliance Lead, City of London or Surrey-based – 12mth maternity cover contract
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our client, an investment management company, is seeking a Compliance Lead to work as part of a small multi-skilled compliance management team to provide support to the whole business across a broad range of compliance related tasks. The role involves working at least two days a week in the office.
Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe range of compliance tasks will include but are not restricted to:
Advising the business regarding CASS requirements and providing relevant training.
Approval/rejection of PA dealing and gifts/entertainment requests from staff members.
Resolving financial crime issues in conjunction with the MLRO.
Review, investigate and analyse breaches for regulated entities including investment and borrowing breaches.
Prepare relevant board and committee papers.
Research connected to new products and projects.
Experience of working in compliance and money laundering in the finance industry, preferably in fund management.
Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under considerable pressure and adhere to strict timescales.
To hear more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Linda Tottem on 020 7847 8876 or email your CV to http://linda@meredithbrown.com
Please note: that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feed back on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Compliance Lead, City of London or Surrey-based – 12mth maternity cover contract roles across Meredith Brown Associates's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,500 - £49,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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