Group Compliance Analyst

Shaw Gibbs; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking a Group Compliance Analyst to join their compliance team. The role involves developing compliance strategies, providing training, and preparing regulatory applications. The position offers flexible working with opportunities for professional development in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Management Development Programme

Health Cash Plan

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of risk & compliance.
• Knowledge of CDD and AML processes.
• Understanding of GDPR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and roll-out company-wide Compliance and Risk strategy.
• Assist in compliance culture embedding and training.
• Prepare regulatory applications for new acquisitions.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Minimum 2 years UK regulatory experience

Job description

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Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 40 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectation.

Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. We have a new opportunity for a Group Compliance Analyst to join our Compliance team.This is a permanent full-time or part-time role with hybrid and flexible working options. This role will involve travel to a number of offices within the Shaw Gibbs Group.

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Work with Integration & Compliance Director and Group Compliance Manager helping to develop and roll-out a company-wide Compliance and Risk strategy
• Assist in ensuring that a risk and compliance culture is embedded within Shaw Gibbs, by facilitating and organisation training and communication on compliance matters.
• Preparation of regulatory applications to ACCA/ICAEW or other regulatory bodies for all new acquisitions e.g. Audit, AML, DBP
• Provide clear and accurate reporting to the Integration and Compliance Director with regards to compliance findings and breaches
• In coordination with the Integration and Compliance Director and Group Compliance Manager provide advice and guidance to partners, managers and employees on compliance related queries
• Build collaborative relationships to ensure all regulatory compliance risks are managed and reported in an effective and timely manner
• Assist with updates to regulatory policies on a timely basis following requests from key relations in the firm and following direction from Integration and Compliance Director.
• Update firmwide risk assessment and policies and procedures on a timely basis following requests from key relations in the firm and following direction from Integration and Compliance Director
• Updating reference templates used for client onboarding solution e.g. engagement/disengagement letters with regulatory updates on a timely basis.
• Support with putting in place a procedure for identifying all potential conflicts of interest (e.g. audits). Co-ordinate any assessment and identification of the conflicts and work with the team to resolve such conflicts. This may mean declining work or ensuring adequate safeguards are in place.
• Understand GDPR requirements and following direction from Integration and Compliance Director ensure Group compliance risks are managed and any ICO reports are made on a timely basis.
• Assist with maintaining the Shaw Gibbs relationship with professional bodies, including ACCA, and ICAEW. Work with Integration and Compliance Director to ensure that we remain compliant at all times with their rules and regulations.
• Assist with drafting new regulatory guidelines for the company and with the implementation of new regulatory requirements
• Actively be involved in Group project work representing Compliance to ensure best industry practice for regulatory compliance is embedded in to business development and process changes.

What We Can Offer You

• Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Joining a fast growing company with exciting growth plans ahead
• Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills
• A varied role within a talented and experienced team
• Entry onto our next Management Development Programme – a bespoke programme aimed at developing and enhancing leadership potential for existing and aspiring managers
• ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values
• Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party
• A competitive benefits package, including:
• A 25 day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service
• A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers
• Client and employee referral bonuses
• Death in Service Life Assurance
• Bus pass discounts and loans
• Long service awards

About You

We would like to hear from you if you have minimum of 2 years UK regulatory experience gained within a practice environment (legal or accountancy) or in a regulatory team at a regulatory body (e.g. ICAEW, ICAS or ACCA). The role will manage all strategic, operational and regulatory risks.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in and foundational level understanding of risk & compliance in a professional services firm. You will have a good base knowledge of CDD and AML, processes as well as complex group structures. You will be self-motivated, keep abreast of the latest industry trends and regulatory requirements for our sector and show curiosity in your work. You will role model competent and ethical behaviours in line with regulatory conduct principles.

We are also looking for:

• A positive and confident self-starter, who understands the importance of maintaining positive client relationships as well as internal collaboration
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with an ability to work with a variety of stakeholders at any time
• Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrating an organised approach to work; an ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output
• A commercial approach and natural ability to convey credibility
• A flair for building rapport at a senior level, and display good communication/negotiation skills alongside strong problem solving abilities
• A UK driving licence to meet the need to be able to travel to all Shaw Gibbs offices
• A desire to proactively develop technical knowledge

How to Apply

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For more information on working at Shaw Gibbs, please visit www.shawgibbs.com/careers

Additional Information

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via email.

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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