Governance, Risk and Compliance Associate

Sellick Partnership; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services recruitment firm is seeking a Governance, Risk and Compliance Associate. This role offers remote working opportunities with competitive salaries from £55k to £65k. The position involves managing governance, risk management, and compliance tasks, suited for someone with a strong understanding of corporate governance and GDPR. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced startup environment, and the role provides various benefits including private medical cover and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

Pension Contribution

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Discretionary Bonus

25 days holidays + Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Ambition and drive to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of corporate governance and compliance.
• Knowledge of GDPR/DP and cyber risks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Group's governance calendar and business governance activities.
• Identify and manage material risks across the Group.
• Act as Data Protection Officer ensuring GDPR compliance.

Skills

Understanding of corporate governance

Risk management

Compliance

Knowledge of cyber risks best practice

Excellent drafting skills

Project management

Education

Professional qualification in risk, compliance, governance or law

Job description

Overview

Governance, Risk and Compliance Associate. Remote working. Salary £55-65k. Offices London or Manchester. Financial Services (Start up/ SME).

Sellick Partnership is pleased to be working with a Litigation Funder who is looking for a Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance Associate to join them on a permanent basis. The role offers the opportunity to work fully remotely with offices in London or Manchester and is backed by investors with a clear 5-year strategic plan.

Responsibilities

• Governance duties: Coordinate and manage the Group's governance calendar, including Board and committee meetings; governance administration such as agenda preparation, tracking issues and actions, and minute taking.
• Take ownership of the Group's Attestation process, liaising with subsidiary CEOs and senior leadership where applicable.
• Maintain and update Terms of Reference for all governance forums; ensure decisions and actions are captured, communicated, and followed up effectively.
• Support the evolution of governance practices in preparation for future public reporting; develop and enhance governance practices and regulatory expectations with readiness for UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Risk and Compliance: Maintain and enhance the Group's risk management framework with consistent methodologies across subsidiaries.
• Identify, assess, monitor and help manage material risks (financial, operational, reputational, cyber, regulatory) across the Group.
• Maintain and update Group-wide risk and compliance policies; enhance regular risk reporting processes for senior management and the Board.
• Work with leadership and subsidiary heads to embed risk management culture and mitigate identified risks.
• Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring GDPR compliance, incident management, and staff training where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Group Chief Technology Officer to ensure information and data security and cyber risks are managed effectively across the Group.
• Take ownership of the Group's Compliance Training Program.

Qualifications

• An ambition and drive to work in a fast-paced and exciting startup environment.
• Understanding of corporate governance, risk management and compliance within an audit, financial or legal setting.
• Knowledge of cyber risks best practice and GDPR/DP.
• Excellent drafting and organisational skills.
• Project management experience.
• Professional qualification in risk, compliance, governance or law (e.g., ICSA/CGI, ICA, IRM) or accounting (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) would be a bonus.

Benefits

• Pension Contribution
• Private medical cover
• Separate health cashback plan
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Critical illness cover
• Discretionary Bonus
• 25 days holidays + Bank holidays

This role has arisen due to an internal move in the business, so they are ideally looking for someone who can start on short notice. Please APPLY NOW or contact Chelsey Saxon for more information.

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