Operations Controller, Compliance

Oliver James; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Global insurance firm is seeking an Operations Controller for their private equity arm. This role involves working closely with teams and directly with clients, providing first-line support, overseeing due diligence, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in regulated firms, particularly in insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience of working in a regulated firm.
• Experience within insurance and Lloyd's is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of FCA and PRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st line support to the business.
• Onboarding new clients and overseeing AML checks.
• Interact with the Group Financial Crime team.

Skills

Regulated firm experience

Insurance expertise

Knowledge of consumer duty principles

Understanding of FCA, PRA, and CASS

Knowledge of Worldcheck

Client communication

Commercial mindset

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Operations Controller, investment team within Insurance

Oliver James are very excited to be supporting a prestigious Global insurance firm with their search for an Operations Controller to join their private equity arm. This is a unique opportunity to truly make your mark, working primarily within the 1st line of defence. You will be working across teams and speaking directly with clients on a daily basis.

Main responsibilities:

• Report into the Operations Manager.
• Provide 1st line support to the business.
• Onboarding new clients.
• Oversee AML and PEP due diligence checks.
• Interact with the Group Financial Crime team.
• Complaints handling.
• Staying updated on relevant FCA and PRA updates.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience of working in a regulated firm.
• Experience within insurance and Lloyd's is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of consumer duty principles.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the FCA, PRA and CASS would be desirable.
• Knowledge of Worldcheck.
• Able to speak confidently to clients and take initiative.
• Commercially minded.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If this role sounds of interest, please click apply.