Head of Risk & Compliance in Greater Edinburgh Area

Job description

Head of Risk & Compliance – Investment

Edinburgh or Glasgow | Permanent | Competitive salary + excellent benefits

Join a High-Calibre Investment Services/Wealth Management Platform provider

We're working with a highly regarded Investment Services/Wealth Management Platform provider who are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Risk & Compliance. If you’ve got deep regulatory knowledge, strong leadership skills and CASS experience, this is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in a growing, fast paced environment

About the Company

This distinctive company provides tailored investment administration, custody and reporting services to wealth managers and private investment firms. They excel in a highly regulated environment and are recognised for their client-centric approach, innovative technology and co-operative work culture

The Role

As Head of Risk & Compliance, you’ll report directly to the Chief Risk Officer and take ownership of the day-to-day risk, compliance and legal oversight across the firm. You’ll lead a capable team, embed frameworks and controls, and support regulatory relationships including oversight of CASS compliance and audit

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to manage risk frameworks, registers and controls
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all business activities, with specific oversight of CASS processes
• Maintain key relationships with the FCA and other regulatory bodies
• Own and support the delivery of CASS assurance and AAF 01/06 reporting
• Provide regulatory insight and advice to internal teams and client businesses
• Liaise with internal and external audit teams to support robust governance
• Support and evolve policies, procedures, and regulatory training
• Manage company secretarial responsibilities and inward/outward governance reporting
• Develop, motivate and lead a high-performing team

What We’re Ideally Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior Compliance and/or Risk leadership role
• Strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements including FCA rules and reporting
• Hands-on experience managing CASS frameworks and leading CASS audits
• Background in Investment or Wealth Management sectors
• Strategic thinker with excellent influencing and communication skills
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach
• Track record of developing high-performing teams and managing change

Apply now or contact us in confidence to learn more about this strategic leadership opportunity.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Edinburgh Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-08-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English