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About The Role
Salary: Competitive
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Location: Taunton – 1/2 days per month
Lloyd & Whyte, part of Benefact Group, is looking for a Group Risk & Compliance Manager to join our Taunton office on a hybrid basis.
As Group Risk & Compliance Manager, you will ensure the effective delivery of the Annual Compliance Monitoring Programme, fostering a culture of compliance across the organisation and embedding risk management practices.
Why join us?
Join a collaborative and inclusive culture committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked among the UK’s top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group.
What You'll Be Doing
* Oversee compliance approvals, including changes to the client journey, financial promotions, and letters.
* Manage regulatory breaches, complaints, data protection, financial crime and other regulatory requirements.
* Prepare and complete FCA regulatory returns accurately and on time (e.g., Gabriel Return, Value Measures reporting).
* Deliver the Training & Competence Plan, ensuring supervision and monitoring meets high standards.
* Conduct audits and reviews to ensure implementation of compliance standards and investigate root causes.
* Prepare, complete and deliver Monthly Risk Assessments for each business.
* Deliver the Risk & Compliance Monitoring Plan on time with high‑quality reviews.
* Develop knowledge of regulatory & legislative obligations (including FCA and Data Protection).
* Provide added‑value recommendations to continuously improve the regulatory control environment.
* Support people with induction training on Risk & Compliance and Regulation.
* Review efficiencies in all compliance processes to ensure consistent record keeping and monitoring.
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.
* Ability to create followership in a regulated, compliant and client‑focused environment.
* Knowledgeable of FCA regulations, especially 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.
* Confidence and skill 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.”
Lloyd & Whyte
Lloyd & Whyte offers a range of specialist insurance services to a variety of clients, with specialisms ranging from niche scheme insurance for Healthcare professionals to expert insurance for commercial motor vehicles and professional broker‑to‑broker insurance services.
Benefact Group
Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. Owned by a charity, Benefact Group is the 3rd largest UK corporate donor, having given away £250 million since 2014. It is committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from everyone.”
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