We are recruiting for a Compliance Officer to support the Compliance team in the delivery of strategic and tactical enhancements of the Group Compliance function, together with ensuring that both internal and external BAU compliance requirements are met.
Overview of duties
* Representing the compliance division to the business and providing suitable advice on regulations and compliance issues
* Providing support with our training & competence scheme. including implementation, monitoring and reviewing solutions to requirements arising from all applicable legislation, taking into account commerciality and practical application
* Undertaking relevant research and diligence as required by the team
* Support in resolving and responding to complaints
* Supporting the compliance team in devising, implementing, monitoring and reviewing solutions to requirements arising from all applicable legislation, taking into account commerciality and practical application
* Keeping up to date with current compliance requirements across pensions, insurance, investments and mortgages
* Building relationships with key stakeholders in all business lines, including development of knowledge of their business aims, strategies and problems
* Collect and inform on relevant management information (MI)
* Undertaking general support and administration duties for the compliance division
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
* Demonstrable experience in compliance roles or similar within the financial services sector
* Specific qualifications are not essential for the role but candidates with relevant financial, compliance and/or legal qualifications will be preferred
* Strong knowledge of the FCA handbooks
* High degree of integrity with high ethical standards
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to adapt to new systems quickly
Education / and or Experience:
* 2+ years’ experience within a compliance function
Key information:
Salary: Dependant upon experience
Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 Hours
Location: Birmingham, Hybrid