Regulatory Policy Specialist (Technical & Oversight)

Diligenta; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in life and pensions administration is seeking a Regulatory Policy Specialist in Peterborough. The role involves ensuring compliance with FCA regulations, offering guidance, and leading oversight initiatives. Candidates must bring a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and experience in compliance or risk within financial services.

Benefits

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Opportunities for personal and career development

Access to Perks at Work

Cycle to Work Scheme

Interest-free Season Ticket loans

Wellbeing programs

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Compliance or Risk in Financial Services.
• Understanding of UK FCA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Providing regulatory guidance for FCA compliance.
• Managing oversight activities and conducting assurance reviews.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory horizon scanning

Analyzing management information

Self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regulatory Policy Specialist (Technical & Oversight)

Who are Diligenta?

Diligenta aims to be recognized as a leading provider of platform-based life and pensions administration services. Customer service is central to our operations, and we strive to transform our clients' processes. Known as a 'home' by our employees, we foster a culture of positive change and development.

Summary of the role

We are expanding our team and seeking a candidate to fulfill a key technical and oversight role ensuring Diligenta and its services comply with FCA rules, requirements, and principles. This includes supporting regulatory change, analyzing rules, managing policies and training, and conducting oversight exercises and reviews.

This role is available in multiple locations: Peterborough, Bristol, Glasgow, and Liverpool.

• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
• Opportunities for personal and career development within the company and our global parent, Tata Consultancy Services
• Access to Perks at Work for discounts on goods and services
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest-free Season Ticket loans
• Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and other support resources
• Policies like Carer's Leave, Foster Leave, and Retirement Leave
• Contributory pension scheme with company matching up to 6%, Group Life Assurance, and Income Protection

What you'll be doing

• Providing regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with FCA rules
• Advising senior leaders and operational teams on regulatory and legislative matters, supporting Conduct Risk and Consumer Duty integration
• Assessing operational functions for regulatory alignment
• Supporting regulatory requirement communication through training
• Leading oversight activities like gap analysis and assurance reviews
• Representing Compliance in governance committees
• Supporting interactions with FCA teams
• Overseeing adherence to Training and Competence policies
• Advising on regulatory changes and maintaining compliance policies
• Supporting the delivery of compliance plans and strategic initiatives
• Collaborating with stakeholders to meet regulatory objectives

What we're looking for

• A proactive and pragmatic compliance professional with problem-solving skills
• Ability to deliver practical compliance solutions confidently
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in leadership or oversight roles
• Knowledge of regulatory horizon scanning
• Skills in analyzing management information for compliance concerns
• Ability to produce clear reports for senior management
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• At least 3 years' experience in Compliance or Risk in Financial Services
• Understanding of UK FCA regulations
• Willingness to travel as needed