What makes a good Head of Compliance?

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Top Tip

Don't ignore Millennials ?

Research from estate agent Knight Frank suggests that those born between 1981 and 2000 are due a 'seismic' windfall over the next two decades thanks to the property assets accumulated by the generations that preceded them.

Is your wealth management firm getting ahead of the curve and building your millennial client base now?

Our wealth management and compliance recruitment expert, Sam Anderson , has explored this and how firms can cater to the new generation here.

Ask the Experts

It's natural to focus on what your business needs during the interview process. However, if you throw too many hurdles at candidates – like endless interviews, complex tests, and lengthy presentations – you might scare them away before you even get to know them!

In today's competitive job market, you need to stand out from your competitors when attracting talent by creating a smooth interview experience that makes a fantastic first impression.

Tom Cook shares his thoughts on hiring in the Data & Analytics space:

“Smooth onboarding processes continue to be an issue across the industry. To attract top talent to your teams, the first impression can make or break the relationship, so you’re going to want to make sure you’re interviewing quickly and making offers whilst the momentum is high."

Read the full Q&A with Tom, Data & Analytics recruitment expert, here.

MERJE Meets

What makes a good Head of Compliance?

"Number one on my list would be to hold a strong moral position. Being able and having the courage and strength to speak out, make decisions, stand true to fact, and share and collaborate findings with others are all vital characteristics required for the role."

Matt Tavener , Head of Compliance & MLRO - Frasers Group Financial Services

Find out what else Matt believes makes a good Head of Compliance in his full Q&A here.

What did you say?

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"Lauren found me a job I hadn’t thought of doing, got me through the interview and wished me luck on my first day."

Feedback received for Lauren Dono from a recent Enforcement Officer placement

Lauren specialises in entry-level to Team Manager roles across Customer Contact, Sales & Business Development. Give her a call ??

Pet of the Month

This month's pet portrait is Gemma Cardew 's lovely pup enjoying a snooze amidst all the camping fun!

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? Bonus Content! ?

The financial crime recruitment market is changing. There is a shift in how firms are filling open positions. While business is good, there are fewer roles overall, and the competition for top talent is fierce.

Pritesh Chudasama , expert Financial Crime recruiter, has explored all of this and more in his recent LinkedIn article. Here's an excerpt:

Last year and into 2024, there was a big focus on TM and automation in general, and I’ve been working on these roles for a while. The vendors are busy, and we can't see this changing much soon.

There will naturally be a number of firms that need to improve their SAR controls and processes, so if you’re a contractor, it’s probably a good idea to highlight this on your CV. Also, PEPs are big for the wealth management sector.

Read the full piece here >

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