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Salary: Competitive
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Location: Eastleigh - 1/2 days per month
About The Role
Lloyd & Whyte, proudly part of Benefact Group, is looking for a Group Risk & Compliance Manager to join our Eastleigh office on a hybrid basis. As Group Risk & Compliance Manager, you will ensure the effective delivery of the Annual Compliance Monitoring Programme, foster a culture of compliance across the organisation, embed risk management practices and ensure the business operates within its regulatory framework.
What You'll Be Doing
* Oversee compliance approvals as required, including changes to the online and offline client journey, financial promotions and letters.
* Oversee regulatory breaches, complaints, data protection, financial crime and all other relevant regulatory and legislative requirements.
* Preparation and completion of FCA regulatory returns accurately and on a timely basis e.g. Gabriel Return, Value Measures reporting etc.
* Deliver the Training & Competence Plan, ensuring supervision and monitoring is completed to a high standard and within required timescales.
* Periodically conduct audits and reviews to ensure implementation of compliance standards and investigate root causes of any issues identified.
* Preparation, completion and delivery of the Monthly Risk Assessments for each business.
* Deliver the Risk & Compliance Monitoring Plan on a timely basis, ensuring high‑quality reviews are completed in accordance with company standards.
* Understand and develop own knowledge of regulatory & legislative obligations (including FCA and Data Protection) ensuring the business operates within the required standards.
* Deliver added‑value recommendations to assist the business in continuously improving the regulatory control environment.
* Support our people by providing induction training on Risk & Compliance and Regulation.
* Evaluate and review efficiencies in all compliance processes to ensure record keeping and monitoring is consistent throughout the business.
What You'll Need To Have
* Recognised industry and/or professional Level 3 Qualification.
* Effective at promoting a team focus on technical excellence with service and quality standards at the forefront.
* Ability to create followership in a regulated, compliant and client focused environment.
* Knowledgeable of FCA regulations, in particular Conduct Risk & Consumer Duty.
* Working knowledge of the FCA Connect System.
What Makes You Stand Out
* Commitment to work towards the ICO Advanced Certificate in Compliance.
* Confident and capable in communicating, networking, presenting, influencing, managing relationships and providing an excellent client experience.
* Organised and resourceful with exceptional ability to project manage and delegate.
What we offer
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Your birthday off.
* Group Personal Pension.
* Bonus scheme.
* A holiday buy scheme.
* An array of health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance.
* Enhanced sick pay and parental leave.
* Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications.
* Paid time off for volunteering.
Hear from the hiring manager
We are looking for someone with a fresh and friendly approach, who has the ability to challenge and then advise, supporting the business and board. If you are agile and can listen then this could be the role for you. The role will involve strong engagement within the business and the scope is wide and varied.
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