Governance and Compliance Officer

Hays; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking an experienced Compliance/Governance/Risk specialist for a hybrid role in Milton Keynes. This diverse position involves oversight of outsourcing processes, management of third-party risks, and collaboration with the Company Secretary to uphold governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a background in compliance, ethics, or legal sectors. With flexible working options and a competitive salary, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working options

Free parking

Range of other benefits

Qualifications

• Background in compliance, governance, or risk management.
• Excellent communication skills for senior-level interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outsourcing processes and ensure supplier compliance.
• Support third-party risk management and due diligence.

Skills

Corporate Governance

Third-Party Risk

Company Secretarial

Ethics

Anti-Money Laundering

Competition/Anti-Trust Law

Job description

Your new company
A financial services organisation based in Milton Keynes offers hybrid work (50% in the office) to an experienced Compliance/ Governance/Risk/CoSec specialist. You could come from a number of backgrounds to this role.
This position is a broad-ranging role and requires candidates to have a range of experience.

Your new role

• You will provide oversight of the company's outsourcing processes, maintaining appropriate records and ensuring that suppliers undergo the necessary risk assessment processes to comply with policy.
• You will support the company in managing its third-party risks, ensuring due diligence processes are applied in accordance with policy.
• You will work closely with the Company Secretary to ensure appropriate governance procedures and frameworks are in place.

You will also be:

• Serving as the local point of contact for the central Whistleblowing Office, facilitating internal investigations in response to whistleblowing reports
• Monitoring and assessing internal fraud prevention processes, identifying areas of significant risk with an eye for continuous improvements
• Deputising for the MLRO in overseeing the company's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing activities
• Providing expert advice and interpretation in relation to AML compliance.
• Investigating suspicious activity reports, providing reporting and assurance to the Board
• Supporting the business to comply with its obligations under competition and antitrust law

What you'll need to succeed
You will have a background in as many as possible of the following areas:

• Corporate Governance
• Third-Party Risk
• Company Secretarial
• Ethics
• Anti-Money Laundering
• Competition/Anti-Trust Law

Above everything else, you will need excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and liaise at a senior level professionally and clearly, both verbally and in writing, and you will have the ability to manage your own workload.
You are likely to come from the financial services or legal sector, although other backgrounds will be considered.

What you'll get in return

• Salary £45-55000 depending on level of experience
• Flexible working options available -50% of your time will be spent in the office. (More time if desired) This includes Mondays in the office with the rest of the team.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Free parking plus a range of other benefits.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Desired Skills and Experience

Corporate Governance
Third-Party Risk
Company Secretarial
Ethics
Anti-Money Laundering
Competition/Anti-Trust Law

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