Group Risk & Compliance Manager
- Location: either Taunton, Eastleigh or South Ockendon or remote as you are willing and able to travel to our offices as needed.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: depends on experience
We are seeking a Group Risk & Compliance Manager to lead and manage our compliance team effectively. Reporting to the Head of Risk & Compliance, this pivotal role involves delivering the Annual Compliance Monitoring Programme and enhancing compliance awareness across the company to support our business strategy.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Achieve individual objectives and key performance indicators as set and agreed.
- Ensure compliance KPIs and objectives are met, fostering a culture of ‘Treating Customers Fairly' and prioritising client-first outcomes.
- Promote, develop, and enable our values and culture within the team and across the business.
- Oversee compliance ‘sign-offs' for changes to client journeys and financial promotions.
- Manage regulatory breaches, complaints, data protection, financial crime, and all other relevant regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Prepare and complete FCA regulatory returns accurately and on time, including Gabriel Return and Value Measures reporting.
- Deliver the Training & Competence Plan, ensuring supervision and monitoring are completed to high standards within required timescales.
- Conduct periodic audits and reviews to ensure compliance standards are implemented and investigate any issues.
- Prepare and deliver Monthly Risk Assessments for each business unit.
- Deliver the Risk & Compliance Monitoring Plan on time, ensuring high-quality reviews are completed in accordance with company standards.
- Support staff by providing induction training on Risk & Compliance and Regulation.
- Evaluate and review efficiencies in all compliance processes to ensure consistent record keeping and monitoring throughout the business.
- Collaborate with other leaders to share best practices and achieve common objectives.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to live and instil our values of Fun, Supportive, Professional, Partnership, and Ambition.
- Proven leadership skills with a talent for people and performance management.
- Strong capability in promoting technical excellence, service, and quality standards.
- Inspirational coaching and training skills.
- Excellent communication, networking, presenting, influencing, and relationship management abilities.
- Flexible, pragmatic, adaptable, and approachable with strong project management and delegation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of FCA regulations, particularly Conduct Risk & Consumer Duty.
- Experience with the FCA Connect System.
- Commercial awareness with a thorough understanding of insurance products, distribution, and processes.
- IT literacy, strong analytical skills, and effective problem-solving abilities.
- Recognised industry and/or professional Level 3 Qualification.
- Commitment to work towards the ICO Advanced Certificate in Compliance.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
To apply for the Group Risk & Compliance Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to