Assistant Manager - Compliance

RBC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance professional to join their dynamic team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers a unique opportunity to uphold regulatory compliance standards while fostering a culture of awareness across the organization. You'll be responsible for supporting compliance initiatives, conducting monitoring tasks, and collaborating with various teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking firm provides a supportive environment where your contributions will make a lasting impact. If you're passionate about compliance and eager to drive excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

World-class training program

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Solid experience in the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of compliance monitoring methodologies and FCA rules.

Responsibilities

• Support the Compliance team and promote a compliance culture.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the Compliance Monitoring Plan.
• Carry out monitoring tasks and escalate concerns to management.

Skills

Audits Compliance

Critical Thinking

Data Gathering Analysis

Decision Making

Industry Knowledge

Internal Controls

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Product Services

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Higher level qualification / Degree

CISI / CII / ICA qualification(s)

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Our Compliance team offers a dynamic work environment that promotes strong collaboration, reflecting our core value of diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to maintaining a high-performance, solution-focused team that consistently delivers value to business

Step into a key role within our Compliance Department, where our primary goal is to uphold the highest standards of regulatory compliance and safeguard the integrity across our wealth management operations.

Our team plays a critical role in ensuring that our business activities align with regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of compliance awareness throughout the organization, driving excellence through proactive monitoring and innovative practices.

What will you do?

• Support the activities of the Compliance team and champion the embedding of a compliance awareness culture throughout the business.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP), including continuous improvements, enhancements and efficiencies.
• Carry out 2LOD monitoring tasks as required by the CMP such as Suitability, Transaction Reporting, Complaints, Best Execution as well as other ad hoc work that may arise
• Take accountability and ownership for specific areas of the CMP
• Support the design, evaluation and assessment of new and existing compliance monitoring tasks.
• Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of policies and procedures as required.
• Escalate and report any concerns identified to the Head of Compliance Monitoring / Breach Forum where possible providing plans/recommendations to mitigate risks/issues/present remediation route.
• Support business and regulatory strategic projects as relevant to the role.
• Maintain clear & concise review files that consistently pass peer review check.
• Liaise with and provide assistance to other parts of Compliance in matters relevant to Compliance Monitoring which affect RBC’s business activities.
• Maintain knowledge on industry developments, regulatory changes, company policies and procedures as appropriate to effectively discharge the role.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Solid experience in the financial services industry
• Knowledge of compliance monitoring methodologies and/or audit experience
• Knowledge of FCA rules and regulations / COBS / Consumer Duty
• Ability to grasp new ideas and concepts quickly and use them effectively.
• Self starter with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentations skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team-building skills

Nice-to-have

• Higher level qualification / Degree (or equivalents)
• Experience as Compliance Associate and/or related discipline i.e. Risk & Compliance / Internal Audit or at a financial institutions regulator
• CISI / CII / ICA qualification(s)

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible working options fully supported.

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Job Skills

Audits Compliance, Critical Thinking, Data Gathering Analysis, Decision Making, Industry Knowledge, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Product Services, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

32 GALLOWGATE:NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

City:

Newcastle upon Tyne

Country:

United Kingdom

Work hours/week:

35

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-01-27

Application Deadline:

2025-05-19

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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