Compliance Manager

Just Group plc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London seeks a Compliance Manager to oversee investigations, drive standards, and ensure compliance with financial crime regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in AML and fraud prevention, excellent analytical skills, and a proven background in compliance roles. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Generous bonus scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience conducting desk/themed reviews and writing reports.
• Ability to communicate appropriately at all levels.
• High level of customer orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight over investigations conducted by team members.
• Drive and set standards for investigations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend control improvements.
• Support reviewing effectiveness of systems in financial crime compliance.

Skills

Background in Financial crime prevention

Expert knowledge of UK and EU AML regulations

Highly analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

High level of IT literacy

Previous leadership experience

Job description

Overview

Compliance Manager

Location: London

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time- 35 hours

Purpose

As the Compliance Manager you will provide proactive support to the Head of Compliance Monitoring, in the formulation and implementation of the appropriate strategy to manage new development initiatives to help Monitoring and investigations meet the stated goals. To ensure that, as the Group grows, its overall control framework continues to develop to support the business and meet regulatory requirements.

You will support the day to day provision of advice to the business to enable the business to meet its obligations in respect of Financial Crime, Fraud, AML regulation and legislation.

Who are Just?

We help people achieve a better later life. That\'s our purpose and it\'s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK\'s most loved retirement expert.

Key responsibilities

• Provide oversight over investigations conducted by the team members using challenge and collaboration and conduct own investigations ensuring they are completed with appropriate diligence.
• Drive and set standards for good practice with respect to investigations work.
• Complete root cause analysis, following investigations, making recommendations for control improvements, and liaising with/supporting Management to progress implementation of these controls.
• To provide support in reviewing the effectiveness of systems and controls in respect of financial crime, recommend changes where appropriate and assist in relevant governance and reporting activities.
• Undertake, guide and set standards for Compliance Monitoring work ensuring delivery to plan.
• Working collaboratively with other second line areas to deliver/enable a comprehensive second line support and oversight function, while retaining independence.
• Deputise for the Head of Compliance Monitoring, as required.
• Work in conjunction with the Heads of Compliance as required in the conduct of their duties in relation to compliance and wider regulatory matters.
• Seek opportunities to develop and implement further development ideas, processes, tools and initiatives that help the function in delivering conduct risk best practices.
• Contribute to the training, development and support of the team.

What we\'re looking for

• Background in Financial crime prevention, including AML, Fraud, Sanctions & PEPs
• Expert knowledge of UK and EU AML regulations and JMLSG guidelines.
• Highly analytical with experience conducting desk/ themed reviews and writing reports
• An enquiring mind and proven ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Possessing an attention to detail with a focused commitment to achieving quality.
• Ability to communicate appropriately at all levels.
• High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Office packages.
• Knowledge of Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Conduct Authority regulations and compliance framework.
• High level of customer orientation and excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Previous leadership experience and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in a Financial Crime or Compliance role in a senior capacity in an FCA regulated financial services firm would be an advantage.

Our behaviours

At Just you\'ll have the opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a difference to the lives of those around you. You\'ll be part of a company with a strong and distinctive culture - we\'re ambitious, curious and collaborative - and every decision we make centres around being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers.

What\'s in it for you

• A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday
• Private medical cover and income protection, just in case
• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
• Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company
• Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
• A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Explore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.

Belonging at Just

Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging is critical to our business success, driving innovation and balanced decision making. Our work on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) aims to deliver a brilliant employee experience underpinned by a sense of belonging, where our people feel proud to work at Just.

We remain committed to our publicly disclosed HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter targets and support a wide range of employee network and events, championing issues including intergenerational working, social mobility and neurodiversity.

Application details

To apply, please submit your CV through our careers website. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding next steps which may include an initial phone interview and in-person assessment.

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