Regional Compliance Manager

AutoProtect; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Regional Compliance Manager, where you'll conduct risk management activities and provide essential training and consultancy across a network of motor dealerships. This role offers the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations while driving operational excellence. With a commitment to innovation in the automotive industry, you'll be part of a team dedicated to enhancing performance and delivering outstanding service. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in FCA regulation and processes related to insurance distribution.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures.
• Provide coaching and training on systems and regulatory processes.
• Build relationships with industry partners to enhance compliance.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Coaching Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Resilience

Team Player

Adaptability

Education

Experience with FCA Regulation

Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Tools

AutoProcess

iComply

Job description

The Compliance Team are looking for a Regional Compliance Manager to join the team to conduct risk management activities and provide consultancy and training relating to insurance distribution and consumer credit regulated activities across a network of motor dealerships.

Position type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)

Location: Field based

Travel required: Regular UK travel with overnight stays

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (additional may be required)

Reports to: National Operations Manager

The role

The key responsibilities you could be looking after include:

• Conduct regular deal file audits to identify operational conformance to regulatory procedure
• Assess and validate dealer sales process activities and documentation in line with FCA regulation
• Conduct observation / competence assessments with sales personnel within dealerships
• Provide coaching and training to individuals and small groups on systems and regulatory process
• Maintain regular contact with the National Operations Manager
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively, both verbally and by written report
• Escalate identified risk in line with department process
• Demonstrate efficiency in diary management and the arrangement and timely completion of compliance audits and reviews
• Provide an interface between Compliance, other departments and Dealer/Agents
• Attend meetings as and when required
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners to maximise on compliant performance for both parties
• Communicate at senior level with confidence and professionalism
• Keep all file records up to date to enable business continuity
• Provide assistance and support to the Compliance team
• To behave in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• To provide accurate time reports as and when required
• Maintain an accurate and up to date knowledge of regulatory issues affecting the Motor Industry
• Other reasonable duties as required.

Skills and competencies

• Organised and methodical with excellent prioritising and time management skills
• Confident with excellent communication, coaching and facilitation skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with line managers, colleagues and clients
• Problem solving, decision making and project management skills
• Analytical and investigative
• Resilient with the ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Adaptable/flexible

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of FCA regulation and processes pertaining to insurance distribution and consumer credit
• Knowledge of finance and insurance activities in the motor dealership process and documentation
• As this is a mobile position, the applicant will require a full clean UK Driving Licence.

Preferred

• Knowledge of AutoProcess and iComply systems
• Experience of risk assessment and remedial action planning and monitoring
• Knowledge in the motor dealership process and documentation

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for work permits. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

Join the AutoProtect Group and Shape the Future

Are you ready to be part of an innovative company that's transforming the automotive industry? At AutoProtect Group, we are dedicated to providing products, platforms, and services that empower vehicle retailers, manufacturers, finance lenders, and brokers. Our solutions simplify operations and boost profitability, while our award-winning customer service ensures a smooth experience for users.

Our diverse business includes four key branches:

• AutoProtect: Recognised for its outstanding warranties and value-added insurance products.
• Shine!: Our expert, BSI Kitemarke and carbon neutral mobile vehicle repair network.
• DealTrak: A cutting-edge software platform connecting automotive finance providers with their customers.
• iComply: Specialised compliance consultancy serving the automotive sector.

We offer our products directly to consumers through online sales channels, ensuring affordability and accessibility. With an agile, efficient team, we're well-positioned to respond to market demands and introduce new products when the time is right. Our mission is to sustain our impressive growth for years to come, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

iComply Online is a compliance consultancy and auditing firm specialising in FCA regulation within the automotive industry. Working both independently and as a valued part of AutoProtect Group, iComply supports our clients in the drive for positive culture, conduct and compliance in regulated activities.

Discover our vision and values at Careers - Our Vision (autoprotect.co.uk) and get an insider’s view of life at AutoProtect Group on our LinkedIn Life page.

Ready to make your mark?

Apply now by sending your CV to: [e-mail] and join us in driving innovation and success in the automotive industry!

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