Overview
Gallagher UK is partnering with Career Returners for a second year to launch our Career Returners Programme aimed at supporting returning professionals whose previous careers were in Insurance, Financial Services or Consulting industries. Melissa joined Gallagher’s Returner Programme in 2023 following an 18-year career break. You can read about Melissa’s return to work story here. We are excited to offer a new position for a Compliance Business Partner to support the EMEA reinsurance business. This role would suit a Returner with a compliance background and give you the opportunity to ensure professional, strategic and operational compliance risk management is in place, all whilst working close and building great relationships with local stakeholders. What can you expect from the program? A 6-month paid employment opportunity, with a strong possibility of a permanent role at the end of the programme Specialised coaching from Career Returners to support your return to the workplace A mentor from a relevant Gallagher employee affinity group A buddy to assist you in learning the ropes Access to a curated suite of training and learning opportunities Program of learning and networking opportunities with leaders from Gallagher An opportunity to revamp your skills, update your resume with new experience, and grow your network How you'll make an impact You will collaborate the business by making sure systems and controls are compliant to meet regulatory objectives and deliver policy and advisory support. Lead compliance projects, monitor changes in regulations and perform impact analyses and embed professional standards. Act as a ‘trusted advisor’ to the business, working together to find compliant commercial solutions Balance business opportunities and other commercial considerations with compliance risks to maximise corporate performance and minimise financial, regulatory or reputational loss Provide compliance oversight and reporting to the senior management. Assist with the delivery of planned and ad hoc strategic compliance projects such as M&A integration projects Carry out research and provide expert policy advice on a range of regulatory issues with a special focus on conduct risk. Maintain a highly visible and supportive role as a strong influencer and help internal stakeholders to understand conduct risk outcomes to anticipate, understand, prepare for and implement regulatory and policy change across EMEA. About you Previous Compliance exposure within financial services Able to demonstrate an understanding of compliance practices and techniques and governing regulations Proven ability to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of financial, operational, regulatory and technology controls Interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively at all levels. Experience interacting and presenting to colleagues at all levels Analytical problem-solving skills Ability to deal constructively with uncertainty and ambiguity Degree or equivalent compliance qualifications desirable Eligible to work in the UK Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ 5 more days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…