Group Risk & Compliance Manager

Benefact Group; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial risk and compliance firm in Taunton is seeking a Group Risk & Compliance Manager. You will oversee compliance approvals, manage FCA regulatory returns, and ensure effective delivery of compliance programs. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 Qualification and have knowledge of FCA regulations. This role offers competitive remuneration and fantastic career opportunities within a charitable organization.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Effective at promoting service and quality standards.
• Ability to create followership in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of FCA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance approvals for online and offline journeys.
• Prepare and complete FCA regulatory returns accurately.
• Conduct audits and reviews to ensure compliance standards.

Skills

Promoting a team focus on technical excellence

Knowledgeable of FCA regulations

Ability to manage relationships

Education

Recognised industry and/or professional Level 3 Qualification

Tools

FCA Connect System

Job description

Salary: Competitive

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Location: Taunton - 1/2 days per month

About the role

Lloyd & Whyte, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Group Risk & Compliance Manager to join our Taunton office on a hybrid basis. As Group Risk & Compliance Manager, you will ensure the effective delivery of the Annual Compliance Monitoring Programme. You will foster a culture of compliance across the organisation by promoting ongoing awareness and understanding of regulatory requirements, supporting our business strategy and objectives. Your leadership ability will be key in embedding risk management practices and ensuring the business operates within its regulatory framework.

Why join us?

Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group—where all profits go to charity and good causes.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee compliance approvals as required, including changes to the online and offline client journey, financial promotions and letters.
• Oversee regulatory breaches, complaints, data protection, financial crime and all other relevant regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Prepare and complete FCA regulatory returns accurately and on a timely basis (e.g. Gabriel Return, Value Measures reporting).
• Deliver the Training & Competence Plan, ensuring supervision and monitoring is completed to a high standard and within required timescales.
• Periodically conduct audits and reviews to ensure implementation of compliance standards and investigate root causes of any issues identified.
• Prepare, complete and deliver the Monthly Risk Assessments for each business.
• Deliver the Risk & Compliance Monitoring Plan on a timely basis, ensuring high‑quality reviews are completed in accordance with company standards.
• Understand and develop knowledge of regulatory & legislative obligations (including FCA and Data Protection) to keep the business operating within required standards.
• Submit added‑value recommendations to help the business continuously improve the regulatory control environment.
• Support people by providing induction training on Risk & Compliance and Regulation.
• Evaluate and review efficiencies in all compliance processes to ensure record keeping and monitoring is consistent throughout the business.

What you’ll need to have

• Recognised industry and/or professional Level 3 Qualification.
• Effective at promoting a team focus on technical excellence with service and quality standards at the forefront.
• Ability to create followership in a regulated, compliant and client focused environment.
• Knowledgeable of FCA regulations, in particular Conduct Risk & Consumer Duty.
• Working knowledge of the FCA Connect System.

What makes you stand out

• Commitment to work towards the ICO Advanced Certificate in Compliance.
• Confident and capable in communicating, networking, presenting, influencing, managing relationships and providing an excellent client experience.
• Organised and resourceful with exceptional ability to project manage and delegate.

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Your birthday off.
• Group Personal Pension.
• Bonus scheme.
• A holiday buy scheme.
• An array of health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance.
• Enhanced sick pay and parental leave.
• Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications.
• Paid time off for volunteering.

Hear from the hiring manager

"We are looking for someone with a fresh and friendly approach, who has the ability to challenge and then advise, supporting the business and board. If you are agile and can listen then this could be the role for you. The role will involve strong engagement within the business and the scope is wide and varied."