Compliance Advisory Officer

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As one of the UKs leading motor and home insurers we use smart technology data and great service to make insurance fast fair and simple for over 1.4 million customers. Were proud to create an environment where people feel supported trusted and able to grow -whether thats developing new skills taking on fresh challenges or making a real impact every day. If youre looking for a role where you can make a difference wed love to hear from you.

Are you confident turning regulatory requirements into clear practical advice while building trusted relationships and supporting a strong compliance culture

Were looking for a Compliance Advisory Officer to join our Compliance team based in either Haywards Heath West Sussex or Salford Quays Manchester.

Youll play an important role in supporting the Compliance Advisory Manager and wider Group Companies helping the business understand and apply compliance and conduct requirements in line with group policy and process. Youll provide advice and guidance across a range of compliance matters including FCA compliance GFSC and Bailiwick of Guernsey jurisdictions while also supporting key business projects incident management and regulatory horizon scanning.

In this role youll help turn regulatory updates and emerging risks into clear practical insight for the business supporting recommendations reporting and the ongoing development of a strong compliance culture across the Group.

Were big on working flexibly youllspend most of your time working from home with occasional visits to the if you prefer to be in the office more thats good with us too.

Core skills were looking for:

• Regulatory Horizon Scanning & Change Management: Identifies and communicates regulatory changes turning complex requirements into practical business actions.
• Stakeholder Influencing & Relationship Management: Builds trusted relationships challenges constructively and influences decisions across the business.
• Compliance SME & Regulatory Interpretation: Acts as a Compliance SME across projects and incidents explaining regulatory requirements clearly and practically.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Assesses regulatory impacts identifies risks and recommends effective solutions.

Whats Involved:

• Youll actively support the Compliance Advisory Manager in the Groups compliance.
• Youll provide advice guidance and challenge across the Group on compliance and conduct matters
• Youll maintain the regulatory papers log and assist in producing insightful reports and regulatory summaries as instructed by the Compliance Advisory Manager. This includes horizon scanning for emerging risks rules and guidance.

• Youll be seen by key stakeholders as a trusted business partner who individually adds value.
• Youll provide timely and accurate Compliance sign off as instructed e.g. financial promotions and customer journeys.
• Youll assist in providing regulatory guidance to the incident management process as instructed.
• Youll assist project teams (as allocated by the Compliance Advice Manager) within the Group with a view to ensuring that compliance considerations are identified and recorded from inception to delivery.
• Youll provide advice to the business on the practical application of policies and other business standards.
• Youll assist in the administration of regulatory documentation reporting and submissions.
• Youll assist in the implementation of the Group compliance culture.

• Youll comply with the requirements and act in accordance with the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times.
• Youll ensure compliance with Company Policies Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times including compliance with the Senior Managers Certification Regime (SMCR) Conduct Rules.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Good grasp of compliance risk and conduct current and emerging agenda within the jurisdictions that First Central operate
• Proven track record in delivering advice and sign off to quality quantity time and cost restraints
• Substantial understanding of financial services and the General Insurance market and its standards
• Credible practitioner with a proven track record of success (ideally in compliance and conduct role)

Skills & Qualifications:

• Recognised compliance audit or legal qualification desirable
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to learn new disciplines quickly including the regulatory agenda
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Able to communicate knowledge and expertise simply.
• Influencing and negotiation skills with key stakeholders and the ability to deliver difficult message when needed articulate advice and consequences clearly and concisely
• Good presentation skills
• Problem solving skills with the ability to adopt a logical approach to solving problems
• Ability to build strong and trusted relationships
• Competent use of IT and software (i.e. Excel Word and PowerPoint)

Behaviours:

• Consistent and transparent delivered on commitments and manages expectations
• Ambassador for the business actively supports diversity and inclusion and participates in Company and charity events
• Understanding what will contribute to business success sharing successful ideas and celebrating success
• Doing what it takes to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers
• Build a network of relationships based on trust and respect
• Open and forthcoming feedback
• Displaying energy and enthusiasm for all aspects of the role
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• An organised and proactive approach
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• A flexible approach and positive attitude
• Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business

Ready to join us

Were looking for talented people who want to make a real impact for our customers colleagues and business. Apply today and discover where a career at 1st Central could take you.

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