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Interim Head of Risk and Compliance Location: Central London (3 days/week on-site) Contract: 6-month FTC Compensation: Strong base + bonus (pro rata)Shape the risk culture at a globally respected data provider – and help protect the integrity of their most valuable asset.This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact interim leadership role, guiding a lean but critical Risk and Compliance function at the heart of a data-led, private equity-backed information business. You'll provide both operational leadership and strategic clarity – influencing the compliance roadmap, refining risk frameworks, and acting as a key voice in complex business-critical decisions.What’s on offerHigh visibility across the senior leadership team and boardA commercially pragmatic, PE-owned environment – no bureaucracy or box-tickingTrusted role supporting regulatory integrity across global benchmark pricingTalented peer in place: you’ll line-manage an experienced technical compliance specialistScope to drive improvement while steadying the ship during an organisational transitionWhat you’ll be doingOwn and evolve the risk management framework – ensuring clarity, simplicity, and strategic alignmentOversee compliance monitoring and assurance aligned to voluntary IOSCO principles and BMR standardsEngage with international regulators, prepare for audits, and support internal governance reportingLead the insurance programme, whistleblowing policy and regulatory training initiativesMentor, manage and support a respected compliance lead working as an individual contributorWhat you’ll bringProven experience leading risk and/or compliance functions in a pragmatic, commercial environmentWorking knowledge of voluntary regulation and audit frameworks (IOSCO/BMR ideal)Strong written communication and ability to deliver board-ready reportingConfidence and gravitas – able to challenge and advise senior stakeholders with credibilityExperience from a SaaS, data, or information services business preferredWho this suits You’re a confident, collaborative risk/compliance leader who thrives in agile environments. You bring the depth to engage in regulation, the credibility to guide senior decisions, and the mindset to keep things simple and effective.BenefitsBonus (pro rata, discretionary)Hybrid working (3 days onsite in London office)High-impact exposure to executive decision-makingInclusive, values-led cultureApply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.