Job Description
Job description
Who we are:
Triodos Bank is an award-winning organisation and one of Europe’s leading sustainable banks, whose mission is to make money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. We offer a wide range of banking services for people who want to use their money consciously – from current accounts through to investments and savings. We only finance companies, organisations and projects that benefit people and the environment. Our mission is -
• To help create a society that promotes people’s quality of life and that has human dignity at its core.
• To enable individuals, institutions, and businesses to use money more consciously in ways that benefit people and the environment and promote sustainable development.
• To offer our customers sustainable financial products and high-quality service
We’re a certified B Corporation, meaning that we are part of a community of businesses driving the shift to a new kind of economy, that is better for workers, better for communities and better for the environment.
The Opportunity
We are delighted to be recruiting for an Interim Head of Compliance & Financial Crime to join our established and highly regarded Risk function at Triodos Bank UK (TBUK) on a 6-month fixed term contract basis.
Responsible to the UK Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for the Compliance and Financial Crime function, you will play a vital role in contributing to the Bank’s strategic development and demonstrating strong personal commitment to the mission and values of the Bank. The Head of Compliance & Financial Crime works closely with the UK management team, is a member of the Financial Crime Committee and the Customer and Conduct Committee and manages key external relationships.
You will Lead the Compliance team function, which includes setting the second line compliance and financial crime strategy, providing leadership, plus mentoring and supporting team members with their own personal development.
You will also set the direction and approach to the strategic assessment, review and monitoring of compliance and financial crime risks and controls. This includes assessing the implementation, the embedding, through to on-going adequacy these controls.
The Head of Compliance & Financial Crime is responsible and accountable, holding the externally regulatory defined offices of:
• SMF 16 Compliance oversight: having responsibility for oversight of the Bank’s compliance; and reporting to the governing body in respect of that responsibility.
• SMF 17 Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO): having the responsibility for ensuring that TBUK’s policies for countering the risk that the Bank might be used to further financial crime are robust and adequate for the financial crime risks faced; and report to the governing body on the effectiveness of the anti-financial crime controls.
• Lending Standards Compliance Officer.
This role has a high degree of autonomy and offers the benefits of hybrid working with a blend of office and remote working. Typically, this would require 2 days in our Bristol office per week, with a choice of working from home on the other days. Use of the Edinburgh/London offices may also available and some travel to our Group Head Office in the Netherlands will be required.
What We Are Looking For
To be successful in this role you will have extensive knowledge and experience of Compliance and Financial Crime systems, controls, and frameworks gained through related roles within financial services, preferably within retail banking.
A strategic and working knowledge of the development of Compliance controls, which encompasses digital channels and a thorough understanding of the interpretation and analysis of regulatory requirements coupled with the ability to find and apply practical solutions to problems is required.
You will have outstanding people management, leadership and stakeholder management skills and will be skilled in building excellent working relationships and confidently interacting with all levels of the business, both within the UK and internationally across the Group.
Triodos Bank is proud of its culture, ethos, and ability to make a positive change in society. It is therefore important that candidates evidence a strong commitment to Triodos Bank’s core values of sustainability and transparency, as well as the personal qualities to live these values.
What We Offer
In return for your hard work and expertise, you will receive a competitive salary, plus access to our extensive benefits package, where most of our benefits are non-contributory.
Our Benefits Include
• Non-contributory pension scheme from your first day of 8% in year 1 and 10% from year 2 onwards
• Life Assurance (worth 4 times basic pay)
• Income Protection - 75% of basic pay after 13 weeks sick and following six months service.
• Private Medical Insurance with optional enhanced or HCP family coverage
• A Health Cash Plan
• Vitality Leave – After each 5 years of service, you will be able to take a sabbatical of up to 3 months.
• 27 days (FTE) annual plus bank holidays per annum increasing to 30 days after 2 years’ service.
• A buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days (FTE) to maximum of 35 days.
• 5 days fully paid carers leave.
• A wellbeing allowance of £200 a year
• 1 Wellbeing Day
• Free yoga classes
• Season Ticket Loan available for commuting into the office.
• Co-worker retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds. We value that receiving applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds is key in supporting our inclusive organisation to grow. We don’t want to miss out on candidates who feel they don’t exactly match the job description requirements, so if this is a role that sounds interesting to you, and you feel you could add value to the role please do apply. You could be exactly what we need!
Triodos reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received, so please do apply asap if this opportunity is of interest to you.
Closing Date: 01/0+/2026
Who we are:
Triodos Bank is an award-winning organisation and one of Europe’s leading sustainable banks, whose mission is to make money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. We offer a wide range of banking services for people who want to use their money consciously – from current accounts through to investments and savings. We only finance companies, organisations and projects that benefit people and the environment. Our mission is -
• To help create a society that promotes people’s quality of life and that has human dignity at its core.
• To enable individuals, institutions, and businesses to use money more consciously in ways that benefit people and the environment and promote sustainable development.
• To offer our customers sustainable financial products and high-quality service
We’re a certified B Corporation, meaning that we are part of a community of businesses driving the shift to a new kind of economy, that is better for workers, better for communities and better for the environment.
The Opportunity
We are delighted to be recruiting for an Interim Head of Compliance & Financial Crime to join our established and highly regarded Risk function at Triodos Bank UK (TBUK) on a 6-month fixed term contract basis.
Responsible to the UK Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for the Compliance and Financial Crime function, you will play a vital role in contributing to the Bank’s strategic development and demonstrating strong personal commitment to the mission and values of the Bank. The Head of Compliance & Financial Crime works closely with the UK management team, is a member of the Financial Crime Committee and the Customer and Conduct Committee and manages key external relationships.
You will Lead the Compliance team function, which includes setting the second line compliance and financial crime strategy, providing leadership, plus mentoring and supporting team members with their own personal development.
You will also set the direction and approach to the strategic assessment, review and monitoring of compliance and financial crime risks and controls. This includes assessing the implementation, the embedding, through to on-going adequacy these controls.
The Head of Compliance & Financial Crime is responsible and accountable, holding the externally regulatory defined offices of:
• SMF 16 Compliance oversight: having responsibility for oversight of the Bank’s compliance; and reporting to the governing body in respect of that responsibility.
• SMF 17 Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO): having the responsibility for ensuring that TBUK’s policies for countering the risk that the Bank might be used to further financial crime are robust and adequate for the financial crime risks faced; and report to the governing body on the effectiveness of the anti-financial crime controls.
• Lending Standards Compliance Officer.
This role has a high degree of autonomy and offers the benefits of hybrid working with a blend of office and remote working. Typically, this would require 2 days in our Bristol office per week, with a choice of working from home on the other days. Use of the Edinburgh/London offices may also available and some travel to our Group Head Office in the Netherlands will be required.
What We Are Looking For
To be successful in this role you will have extensive knowledge and experience of Compliance and Financial Crime systems, controls, and frameworks gained through related roles within financial services, preferably within retail banking.
A strategic and working knowledge of the development of Compliance controls, which encompasses digital channels and a thorough understanding of the interpretation and analysis of regulatory requirements coupled with the ability to find and apply practical solutions to problems is required.
You will have outstanding people management, leadership and stakeholder management skills and will be skilled in building excellent working relationships and confidently interacting with all levels of the business, both within the UK and internationally across the Group.
Triodos Bank is proud of its culture, ethos, and ability to make a positive change in society. It is therefore important that candidates evidence a strong commitment to Triodos Bank’s core values of sustainability and transparency, as well as the personal qualities to live these values.
What We Offer
In return for your hard work and expertise, you will receive a competitive salary, plus access to our extensive benefits package, where most of our benefits are non-contributory.
Our Benefits Include
• Non-contributory pension scheme from your first day of 8% in year 1 and 10% from year 2 onwards
• Life Assurance (worth 4 times basic pay)
• Income Protection - 75% of basic pay after 13 weeks sick and following six months service.
• Private Medical Insurance with optional enhanced or HCP family coverage
• A Health Cash Plan
• Vitality Leave – After each 5 years of service, you will be able to take a sabbatical of up to 3 months.
• 27 days (FTE) annual plus bank holidays per annum increasing to 30 days after 2 years’ service.
• A buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days (FTE) to maximum of 35 days.
• 5 days fully paid carers leave.
• A wellbeing allowance of £200 a year
• 1 Wellbeing Day
• Free yoga classes
• Season Ticket Loan available for commuting into the office.
• Co-worker retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds. We value that receiving applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds is key in supporting our inclusive organisation to grow. We don’t want to miss out on candidates who feel they don’t exactly match the job description requirements, so if this is a role that sounds interesting to you, and you feel you could add value to the role please do apply. You could be exactly what we need!
Triodos reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received, so please do apply asap if this opportunity is of interest to you.
Closing Date: 01/0+/2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Interim Head of Compliance Financial Crime | 6|month fixed term contract position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Bristol offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.