Aoife is the head of compliance at ABC Bank plc. For fitness and probity purposes, Aoife's position is a which of the following?

• A. Controlled Function
• B. Politically Exposed Person
• C. Pre-Approval Controlled Function
• D. Compliance Function

Answer: (D)

In fitness and probity terms, roles within a bank are defined by the function they perform and the level of responsibility they carry. The head of compliance leads the function responsible for ensuring the institution adheres to laws, regulations, and internal policies. That makes the position align with the Compliance Function, which is the organizational area charged with managing regulatory compliance and related risk across the firm. Because this function holds a central, ongoing responsibility for the firm’s regulatory integrity, it is classified by the function itself rather than by a procedural label like a pre-approval category or by a risk designation such as Politically Exposed Person. The other options describe risk categories or pre-approval classifications, which do not capture the accountable role the person holds.