Reporting to the Head of Compliance and Operational Risk, the focus of this role is to oversee the embedding and ongoing development of the compliance risk management framework and supporting processes within the first line of defence, with a particular focus on regulatory risk and assurance and providing an appropriate balance of support, guidance, and challenge to achieve regulatory compliance and good customer outcomes.
We are partnering with a Kent based consumer lender, supporting them with the search for a Senior Compliance Associate to join their expanding risk and compliance function.
Key responsibilities & accountabilities
To provide challenge, advice, and guidance to the first line in relation to new and existing products and services so that the business remains compliant with the necessary regulatory requirements.
The focus of this role is to oversee the embedding and ongoing development of the risk management framework and supporting processes within the first line of defence, with a particular focus on regulatory risk and assurance and providing an appropriate balance of support, guidance, and challenge to achieve regulatory compliance and good customer outcomes.
Our clients risk department is organised around five principal risks (Regulatory Risk, Operational Risk, Financial Crime, Data Protection, and Legal) and is led by the Chief Risk Officer (SMF16/17).
Human Capital Partners are partnering with a high growth Fintech business to recruit their Senior Compliance Associate.
Portfolio are proud to be working with our client, a well-established Insurance provider who offer legal expenses insurance to small and medium sized businesses.
They have provided over 30 years' support, underwriting legal expenses risk for UK SMEs through the Peninsula Group.
In 2021, they took the exciting decision to share their expertise with the wider Insurance market.
A direct report of the Head of Risk & Compliance - Operations, People & Customer (HRC - OPC) responsible for the oversight of compliance and non-financial risk across Canada Life UK (CLUK).
General
Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies.
We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.
Portfolio are proud to be working with our client, a well-established Insurance provider who offer legal expenses insurance to small and medium sized businesses.
They have provided over 30 years' support, underwriting legal expenses risk for UK SMEs through the Peninsula Group.
In 2021, they took the exciting decision to share their expertise with the wider Insurance market.
Assist in the design and execution of risk-based and proportionate risk and compliance strategy.
The Role
To assist the Head of Risk and Compliance in the implementation and enhancement of a robust second line risk and compliance function across Acquinex.
The Compliance Manager role is designed to Operate at senior levels on strategic and more material matters; and provide specialist risk and compliance oversight and expertise to Acquinex.
Portfolio are proud to be working with our client, a well-established Insurance provider who offer legal expenses insurance to small and medium sized businesses.
They have provided over 30 years' support, underwriting legal expenses risk for UK SMEs through the Peninsula Group.
In 2021, they took the exciting decision to share their expertise with the wider Insurance market.
In this role, you will oversee the firm's compliance efforts and provide leadership in adhering to regulatory standards.
An exciting opportunity as the Head of Compliance has come to market within a prestigious Legal 500 firm situated in London.
Reporting directly to the Management Committee, you will be instrumental in managing the compliance function to ensure alignment with industry best practices and legal requirements.