Compliance & Risk Manager – Warrington

Compliance & Risk Manager

Attractive salary plus excellent company benefits

Warrington

Proaktive Recruitment Services Ltd are looking for an experienced Compliance & Risk Manager to be based within one of the leading insurance companies in the UK .

The ideal candidate will have worked in a regulated financial services environment such as an MGA, Insurer or Broker/Insurance Intermediary Firm.

The Manager will be a key part of the group compliance function and will be a ‘certifiedindividual’ under SM&CR. The individual will work to support into the Key stakeholder (SMF3&1) of the Group to ensure trading in an ethical and compliant manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Periodically conducts high level audits and reviews to ensure execution of compliance standards.
• Conduct Second line monitoring and audits of business units and delivery appropriate feedback.
• Leading in the development and execution of a Compliance Monitoring Framework/ Plan for all business functions.
• Oversee continuous embedding of ISO27001 Information Security Management Framework and adherence to the standard.
• Oversee and maintain PCIDSS payment card compliance requirements.
• Oversee the continuous development of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans, Business Impact Assessments, and overall strategy.
• Maintain our contract library for key business contracts.
• Conduct horizon scanning exercises on an ongoing basis, and where needed communicate and potential changes out to the senior management team.
• Develop and implement a Compliance reporting pack to inform part of Key stakeholder meetings.
• Involvement in the development of future products by way of product governance and ensure that they are customer focused and comply with regulatory obligations.
• Examines and improve auditing processes to prevent compliance issues or resolve them in a timely manner.
• Develop a risk-based compliance programme to ensure that compliance projects, monitoring activities and relevant stakeholders focus on key risk and controls.
• Embed compliance culture and risk awareness.
• Coordinate gathering conduct MI from third parties and our customer facing firm.
• Oversee the ongoing implementation of the training and competency framework throughout the business.
• Adhoc compliance duties required by the Director.

Skills and Experience:

• Significant compliance experience with the insurance industry.
• Experience and knowledge of FCA/PRA regulation including but not limited ICOBS, CONC, CASS, SYSC and IDD.
• Compliance leadership experience to effectively deliver projects, determine appropriate reporting and procedures as required.
• Proven experience in working within a regulated environment in a compliance role, preferable insurance, or insurance intermediary.
• Experienced in working within a fast-paced environment and can adopt to change quickly.
• Form a professional relationship with key Stakeholders.
• Implementing and overseeing adherence an ISO standard.
• Possess a positive ‘cando’ attitude.
• Be able to adapt to and embrace change within a dynamic organisation and regulatory environment.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Be flexible with the ability to work well under pressure and deliver to strict deadlines.

Desirable:

• Holds ICA, CII, or equivalent qualification
• A bachelor’s degree in a discipline such as Law, Business or Finance or equivalent.
• Worked within a company that complies with multiple regulations

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