Compliance Assurance Officer

William Hill; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Risk & Compliance team as a Compliance Assurance Officer at a leading gaming company. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate in the early stages of their compliance career, tasked with executing important assurance activities and contributing to compliance improvements. Enjoy a hybrid working environment, generous holiday entitlement, and various perks including health support and family leave options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus schemes.

Hybrid working up to 80% from home.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a birthday day off.

Discounts at high-street retailers.

Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave.

Access to gym discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

Heavily discounted Metro/Oyster cards.

Comprehensive healthcare options.

Pension package and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Previous Audit or Assurance experience in a highly regulated industry is required.
• Gaming Experience is preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the annual Compliance Assurance Programme.
• Gather data and document processes for testing.
• Identify trends and root causes of breaches and shortcomings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to build relationships

Understanding of governance and control frameworks

Job description

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Do you have previous working experience in a regulatory compliance/audit environment? If yes, this could be the role for you….

Based in Leeds or London, we are looking for a Compliance Assurance Officer to join our expanding Risk & Compliance team. An excellent opportunity for a candidate in the early stages of their compliance career looking for the next step up.

You will support the assurance mangers in executing the group assurance programme, performing assurance tasks across multiple 1st line teams.

What you will be doing

• Assisting in the execution of the testing required as part of the annual Compliance Assurance Programme.
• Assisting the Compliance Assurance Managers to carry out testing by gathering data, documents, processes, and other Management Information as required.
• Writing up findings/recommendations, agreeing responses with the area under review and present the findings/recommendations as part of the Assurance Report.
• Recording all recommendations and actions resulting from reviews undertaken and pro-actively chase these until resolution.
• Identifying trends and root causes in all breaches and shortcomings; being proactive and collaborative with line management to make relevant changes to policies, procedures and working practices
• Reviewing and critically appraising evidence presented in support of proposed action closure
• Providing ad-hoc support to the wider team as required.

Who we are looking for

• Previous Audit or Assurance experience in a highly regulated industry
• Organised and structured individual with excellent communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders, as well as keep an eye on the customer.
• Understanding of governance and control frameworks
• Gaming Experience is preferable - not essential.

What we offer

Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
• Holiday entitlement: You’ll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday.
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers.
• Family support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme.
• Travel card: Enjoy access to our heavily discounted Metro card/ Oyster card for convenient commuting.
• Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare options.
• Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind.

More about 888 William Hill

We’re a business that embraces change and progress. With a rich history behind us, we’ve learned a lot and have led the industry in many ways. One thing that doesn’t change is that we always aim to ‘go one better’. Now part of 888 holdings group, together we’re on a journey to build a better business.

At 888 William Hill, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.

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At 888 William Hill, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

Apply today to kickstart your application with the 888 William Hill Family!