Compliance Second Line Assurance

Equiniti; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Assurance Specialist to enhance governance and risk management. This full-time role offers the chance to develop skills across diverse products while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will engage with stakeholders to assess control effectiveness, identify gaps, and propose solutions. The position includes opportunities for hybrid work, allowing for a balance between office and remote environments. Join a forward-thinking company that values employee well-being and offers a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Retirement savings with company match

Health & Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Recognition awards

Learning opportunities via LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• Experience in Compliance Monitoring and Risk Management is advantageous.
• Ability to propose solutions for identified gaps in processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute monitoring reviews of EQ products and services.
• Engage with stakeholders to assess control effectiveness and compliance.
• Identify non-compliance issues and prepare monitoring reports.

Skills

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Verbal and Written Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Job description

Equiniti Worthing, England, United Kingdom

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EQ is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation and credit technology. With over 5,000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ's purpose is to care for every customer and simplify every transaction, delivered with less of an impact on the environment.

EQ's vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base. Our core values are TRUSTED (delivering on commitments), COMMERCIAL (building long-term value), COLLABORATIVE (approach), and IMPROVE (continual enhancement). There has never been a better time to join EQ.

Role Summary

We are seeking an EQ Group Compliance Assurance Specialist to join our Governance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Security division. The team reviews and assesses the effectiveness of governance controls across our regulated processes to mitigate risks and provide assurance to the Group. This role offers opportunities to develop skills across various products and services offered by EQ.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Planning and executing monitoring reviews of EQ products, services, and functions, in line with the Compliance Assurance Monitoring Plan.
• Maintaining knowledge of EQ's regulatory responsibilities to support monitoring and risk frameworks.
• Engaging with stakeholders at all levels to gather evidence and assess control effectiveness.
• Testing processes, procedures, and governance controls to mitigate risks.
• Identifying and investigating non-compliance and control failures; preparing monitoring reports.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to address control gaps and tracking actions to completion.
• Developing and refining compliance monitoring processes.
• Supporting the business to improve compliance outcomes.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience reviewing processes or services to identify gaps and propose solutions.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Efficient in managing priorities and adapting to change.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT skills.

Useful but not essential

• Understanding of FCA rules, regulations, principles, and codes of practice.
• Experience in Compliance Monitoring and/or Risk Management.
• Knowledge of EQ Products and Services.

Note: The role is full-time, with initial training in Worthing and potential for hybrid work (60% office-based).

What we offer:

• Retirement savings with EQ Pension Plan (company matches up to 10%).
• Long-term Incentive Plan (LTIP).
• Health & Wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programmes and life assurance.
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits.
• Annual leave of 28 days plus bank holidays and volunteer days.
• Recognition awards and learning opportunities via LinkedIn Learning.

We promote equality and encourage applications from all backgrounds. You must have the right to work in the UK. Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment screening, including background checks.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance