Compliance Consultant

TransUnion; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit reference agency is seeking a Compliance Consultant to provide in-depth compliance advice and conduct monitoring reviews. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in compliance assurance and a solid grasp of FCA regulations. This is a hybrid position requiring in-person work several days a week, alongside competitive benefits including generous leave and wellness programs.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Global paid wellness days

Generous pension scheme

Private health care

Diversity forums access

Qualifications

• Significant demonstrable experience performing compliance assurance in Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance methodology.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute compliance monitoring activities.
• Advise business on compliance queries.
• Support development and review of operational documents.

Skills

Experience in compliance assurance

Knowledge of FCA Handbook

Problem-solving skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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What We'll Bring:

We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance.

What You'll Bring:

We’re looking for a Compliance Consultant to join our growing Compliance team.

The Compliance Consultant will be responsible for conducting reviews and providing day-to-day compliance advice and guidance to stakeholders of TU UK’s appointed representative business on compliance related matters and relevant issues and ensure that any exceptions identified through Compliance Monitoring, advice and other assurance activities are appropriately flagged and recorded/reported as needed, and corrective action is taken as necessary.

Day to Day You’ll Be:

• Lead on activities that support the planning/designing, execution and completion of allocated Compliance Monitoring reviews and activities (including scoping, testing, documenting and reporting, and tracking completion of agreed actions arising from issues identified).
• Act as a key point of contact for compliance and conduct issues, providing independent challenge where needed and be able to explain complex issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Support the preparation, maintenance and execution of the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP) via delivery and completion of allocated Plan work and providing input into the CMP coverage.
• Advise the business on compliance queries, especially with regard to FCA Handbook requirements, by providing practical interpretations of regulatory requirements and guidance using skills and knowledge.
• Provide guidance to the business in the development and review of operational documents, processes and procedures to ensure effective compliance with the FCA and other regulatory requirements.
• Represent the Compliance function through all interactions arising from CMP work, involvement in meetings and assisting with other ad-hoc activities and requests from the business as they arise.
• Work proactively with other second and third line teams to ensure that key compliance risks of the business are known, understood and subject to appropriate oversight as needed.
• Assist the wider Compliance function in preparations for FCA regulatory returns and other relevant FCA reporting commitments.
• Identify opportunities to innovate and develop compliance monitoring and oversight methods/systems.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Significant demonstratable experience of performing second line assurance activities, ideally within a dedicated Compliance or Audit function of a Financial Services firm regulated by the FCA.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the FCA Handbook (including PRIN, SYSC, CONC, SUP), Compliance Frameworks and compliance monitoring methodology and investigative/audit techniques.
• Aptitude for learning, problem-solving and a passion to digest and interpret emerging regulation.
• Initiative to work independently with the confidence to effectively challenge the status quo and propose solutions via completing compliance reviews thoroughly and efficiently.
• Methodical, thorough and diligent, with strong attention to detail and strong documentation and report writing and presentation skills.
• Effective organisational and time management skills to be able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks within set deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal) and experience of dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to use standard Microsoft products to a high standard, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• A good working knowledge of the UK financial services sector and FCA regulation.
• Good understanding of General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018 and Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
• Understanding of Credit Reference Agency data (desirable).

Impact You'll Make:

What’s In It For you?

At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with:

• 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
• A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
• Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart

TransUnion – a place to grow:

If there’s something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can’t quite tick off, don’t let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful.

We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together

Flexibility at TU:

We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we’ve set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don’t let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you’re looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.

Additional support:

At TransUnion, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual’s talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting [e-mail]

Interview & Hiring Process:

Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you’ll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this.

We do not accept any unsolicited CV’s from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance.

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This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

TransUnion Job Title

Consultant, Compliance