Compliance Analyst - Nest Invest

Nest Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension scheme provider in Greater London seeks a Compliance Analyst to support their compliance function amidst significant growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in compliance management within FCA regulated entities and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This role involves engaging with various stakeholders and ensuring the organization adheres to regulatory standards. A flexible hybrid working model is offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in compliance within FCA regulated entities.
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly regarding risks.
• A self-starter capable of leading without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the compliance function.
• Ensure adherence to FCA requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders across Nest Invest.

Skills

Experience in compliance management

Knowledge of regulatory rules

Strong judgement and pragmatism

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Collaboration skills

Analytical skills

Strong stakeholder engagement

Job description

Compliance Analyst, Nest Invest

Nest Invest is on a path to becoming one of the largest asset owners in the world. Whilst Nest manages around £60bn today, that figure will grow to around £100bn or higher by the end of the decade. That scale of growth means that it is essential that Nest Invest has a culture that prioritises compliance, and has strong processes in place to ensure it meets the highest standards of conduct. We are seeking a Compliance Analyst to support the development of the compliance function within Nest Invest during the next stage of our evolution.

Nest Invest is regulated as an Occupational Pension Scheme (OPS) firm by the FCA. The compliance function supports Nest Invest to comply with regulation arising from its status as an OPS firm.

Nest Invest currently falls under the FCA’s ‘core’ Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) due to the size of assets under management and investment implementation approach. This is an exciting opportunity to help support the elevation of our compliance function to the next level, ensuring that Nest Invest continues to adhere to FCA requirements, and navigate the increasing regulatory expectations that accompany our growth trajectory.

The role holder will report to the Senior Compliance Manager within the Compliance function of Nest Invest. The role will involve close working relationships with the Head of Compliance and key stakeholders across of Nest Invest and the Nest Corporation.

Minimum Criteria

• Demonstrable experience of working in and compliance management function within an FCA regulated entity, preferably Investment Firms and/or OPS firms.
• Knowledge and experience of regulatory rules and requirements, including FCA rules and working practices.
• Strong judgement and pragmatism in navigating risk, with ability to communicate clearly and confidently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong personal credibility, with the ability to engender trust, confidence and respect from colleagues
• A pragmatic attitude to problem solving, recognising that the organisation’s response to risk needs to be proportionate
• A collaborative and proactive mindset
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Eye for detail
• A self-starter, with the ability to lead without supervision
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Highly organised

Flexible and Agile Working

Everyone's personal situation is different. To make the most out of hybrid working, we've introduced different ways of working, which include (subject to role requirements):

• Hybrid of office (Canary Wharf, London) and home working (there will be an expectation to attend the office, once - twice a week, or more, as required).
• Reduce or vary working hours.
• Reduce or vary the days worked.
• Work compressed hours.
• Job share.

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About Nest Invest

Nest Invest Ltd is the investment subsidiary of Nest Corporation, responsible for managing the retirement savings of millions of UK workers. Our mission is to grow members’ pension pots over the long term through thoughtful, responsible, and innovative investment strategies.

Since December 2019, investment teams have been seconded into Nest Invest Ltd. As an FCA-authorised and regulated entity, Nest Invest operates within a robust governance framework, ensuring high standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Organisational Overview

Nest is an award-winning workplace pension scheme, the largest in the country.

Set up by the government to give every worker in the UK somewhere to save, our first-class responsible investment practice and governance are the backbone of what we do, supported by all the functions you’d expect to find in a thriving business. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self and offer an inclusive and flexible working environment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy or caring responsibilities, race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio economic background.

We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought and other forms of neurocognitive variation.

Nest is a Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader, which is the highest level of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability, please declare that you’re applying through the scheme. We aim to offer an interview to those applicants who apply through the Disability Confident Scheme and best meet the minimum criteria. However, there may be some circumstances where this is not possible due to the volume of applications.

Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a sufficient number of satisfactory applications.

If you have any difficulty in sending your application or need the application pack in an alternative format, or you require any reasonable adjustments please contact: [e-mail].