compliance officer Leyland, England
Job description
Job Advert: Risk and Compliance Manager
Talent Sphere is a Jarion Group Business.
Are you an experienced financial services risk and compliance professional, who wants to be part of an organisation where you can have real input and, who values what you do? We are looking for someone to be part of the senior leadership team and, who is passionate, committed and driven to succeed. You will idea come from an FCA Regulated environment.
Who We Are:
The Underwritten Warranty Company Ltd (UWC) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. UWC brokers between three consumer protection schemes who operate within the home improvement sector and the insurer in order to provide consumers with deposit protection and insurance backed guarantees. It also handles any claims from consumers related to a particular insurer.
Main responsibilities
Due to continued growth, we are looking to for the right person to lead our risk and compliance function and report directly to the Managing Director (SMF3). You will be responsible for:
· Compliance advice and monitoring.
· Maintenance of regulatory policies and procedures.
· Oversight of SMCR .
· Creation of quarterly governance packs.
· Submission of FCA regulatory returns and communications via the FCA Regdata and Connect systems.
· Regulatory change projects.
· Reviewing marketing and financial promotions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
· Managing the risk management framework (including risk register)
· Oversight and monitoring of outsource agreements with third party organisations.
· Management of the compliance calendar
· Delivery of regulatory training
· Ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.
Our Ideal Candidate will have
· Demonstrable hands-on experience working in a senior risk and compliance position, within a FCA authorised firm. Experience of Insurance is desirable but not essential.
· Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements and a sound understanding of the FCA handbook.
· Knowledge of data protection legislation and its application.
· Ability to analyse and interpret legislation and regulation and provide a clear summary of issues in a non-technical way.
· Experience of risk management frameworks.
· The ability to plan work and meet deadlines.
· Highly developed communication skills – written and verbal.
· Organisation Skills - You should be organised in your approach, with the ability to assess what the priorities are and manage your time accordingly.
· A methodical and logical approach
· Ability to work cross functionally with other departments.
· Please note you must live within a 40-minute commute of our offices in Leyland, Lancashire
Please note that previous applicants within the last twelve months will not be considered.
Group Values and Behaviours
1. We must treat all people (including customers, colleagues, suppliers, and the wider stakeholder community) with respect all at times.
2. We will not accept rude behaviour from customers, employees, suppliers, and stakeholders at any time.
3. We will only employ, and continue to employ, employees and engage with suppliers who display openly the personal characteristics of humility, honesty, enthusiasm, respect, positivity and a ‘can do’ attitude.
4. We will seek opportunities (at least annually) to identify employee training needs(and wants) and wherever possible and practicable, provide time and resource to accommodate these needs (and wants).
5. We shall be very careful in our recruitment and maintenance of ‘customers’ (customers here being defined as ‘any body corporate or otherwise paying regular fees to the company’) to ensure, wherever possible, that these customers share these ‘group values’.
6. We shall, at all times and in all decision making, try to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients and consumers in every action we take.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leyland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
