Global Head of Compliance

Global Head of Compliance - Clearing Bank

Location:
London (City, 3 days/week in the office)

A leading global clearing bank is seeking a Global Head of Compliance to champion the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and regulatory excellence across its international operations. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape compliance strategy on a worldwide scale, guiding teams in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and beyond. You will be at the forefront of safeguarding ethical conduct and supporting business growth, all while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. The organisation is committed to building a future-proof financial institution that prioritises sustainability, client transitions, and reinvention of customer experiences. With flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on training and development, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in an environment that values your expertise and supports your professional journey.

• Lead compliance for a multi-asset prime broker with global reach, influencing policy and practice across major financial centres.
• Drive cultural change by promoting integrity, open communication, and collaborative problem-solving within diverse teams.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and ongoing training opportunities as you develop compliance talent worldwide.

What you'll do:

As Global Head of Compliance - Clearing Bank, you will play an instrumental role in shaping the compliance landscape for one of the world's most respected financial institutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve steering cross-border teams towards best-in-class regulatory practices while nurturing an inclusive culture built on trust and mutual respect. You will collaborate closely with senior management to provide timely advice on complex regulatory matters, ensuring incidents such as complaints or whistleblowing are investigated independently. By harmonising advisory services, training programmes, policy development, and monitoring activities across continents, you will help create an environment where compliance is not just a requirement but a shared value. Success in this role means empowering others through coaching and mentorship while maintaining transparent relationships with regulators and industry peers. Your ability to foster collaboration between departments will be key to driving sustainable growth and reinforcing the organisation's reputation for responsible banking.

• Uphold legal, regulatory, and ethical standards across all global locations by ensuring robust compliance frameworks are implemented and maintained.
• Develop and communicate a clear vision for compliance that aligns with organisational purpose and strategic objectives.
• Lead and inspire the global compliance team, enhancing awareness of regulatory issues while providing expert guidance for resolution.
• Engage regularly with management boards to report on risks arising from non-compliance events and advise on effective mitigation strategies.
• Advise senior stakeholders on measures required to ensure adherence to evolving laws, rules, regulations, and industry standards.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on business activities and proactively update compliance policies to reflect new requirements.
• Deliver consistent guidance and pragmatic solutions that balance business success with rigorous risk management practices.
• Foster partnerships among compliance heads in multiple regions, encouraging co-operation and knowledge sharing throughout the organisation.
• Promote a culture of good conduct by advocating for open dialogue, ethical behaviour, and a safe working environment where everyone feels heard.
• Guide employees in setting objectives aligned with departmental missions while reviewing succession plans to support long-term talent development.

What you bring:

To excel as Global Head of Compliance - Clearing Bank, your background should demonstrate significant experience managing compliance functions within large-scale financial organisations operating internationally. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to build trust across diverse teams while guiding them through complex regulatory landscapes. You will bring proven expertise in interpreting legal requirements for clearing banks alongside an ability to communicate persuasively at all levels-from front-line staff to board members. Your approach should be empathetic yet decisive; able to delegate effectively without losing sight of key risks. Experience coaching others through change management initiatives is essential as you lead efforts to harmonise best practices globally. A commitment to upholding ethical standards combined with an entrepreneurial spirit will allow you to navigate ambiguity confidently while focusing attention on what truly matters for sustainable business success.

• Master's degree in law, finance or related discipline with proven expertise in clearing or capital markets environments.
• Extensive experience providing high-level compliance advice within complex regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exceptional communication skills enabling you to convey intricate issues clearly to both technical experts and board-level executives.
• Demonstrated ability to coach multicultural teams effectively while delegating tasks thoughtfully to maintain control over critical risks.
• Executive presence required for engaging with senior stakeholders at board level within major financial institutions.
• Deep understanding of global regulatory requirements relevant to clearing banks including financial crime prevention measures.
• Track record of developing collaborative relationships across departments to drive constructive outcomes in challenging circumstances.
• Ability to anticipate the impact of words and actions when navigating sensitive discussions or preparing for resistance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset focused on achieving long-term sustainable growth through innovative yet compliant solutions.
• Role model qualities reflecting care, collaboration, courage, strong execution capability, and natural relationship-building skills.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader in multi-asset prime brokerage services-offering execution, settlement, custody, securities lending, risk management, reporting, financing services for listed derivatives as well as cash securities, OTC products, ETFs, commodities and foreign exchange transactions. Operating from offices across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Brazil and the United States ensures broad market coverage with access to all major exchanges. The company's purpose-driven ethos centres around banking for better: supporting client transitions towards sustainability while reinventing customer experiences through innovation. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to accommodate personal needs alongside generous investment in training programmes that foster professional growth at every stage of your career. The organisation's commitment to transparency extends beyond regulatory compliance into everyday interactions-creating an open environment where everyone is encouraged to share ideas freely. By joining this team you become part of a network dedicated not only to operational excellence but also positive social impact for generations ahead.

What's next:

If you are ready to elevate your career by shaping global compliance strategy within a supportive environment that values your expertise-this is your moment

Apply today by clicking on the link below; take the next step towards making a meaningful difference in international banking.

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