Risk and Compliance Manager

jobs24.co.uk; Huntingdon; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Private Equity-backed business as a Risk and Compliance Manager, where you'll have the autonomy to shape the compliance function. This exciting role involves providing compliance advice, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards in a fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance while supporting business growth and integrating new franchises. With the flexibility of remote working and a commitment to regulatory excellence, this opportunity allows you to make a real impact within the organization. If you're ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual pay review

Bonus scheme

27 days annual leave

Auto enrolment into pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Group Life Assurance cover

Fully paid maternity, paternity & adoption leave

Discounts on cinema tickets and meals

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk and compliance within insurance broking.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advice to retail businesses with a client-focused approach.
• Conduct compliance monitoring through quality assurance audits.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance Monitoring

Regulatory Knowledge

Quality Assurance Audits

Education

Experience in General Insurance

Understanding of FCA Handbook

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Providing compliance advice and guidance to retail businesses with a client-focused, business-enabling approach
2. Reviewing and signing off marketing materials
3. Providing Management of risk register & KRIs - oversight and challenge of any required actions
4. Identifying and reporting issues or breaches, overseeing corrective actions
5. Ensuring timely and accurate completion of regulatory filings
6. Conducting compliance monitoring through quality assurance audits to assess adherence to internal and regulatory standards
7. Delivering risk and compliance training to the business and franchisees
8. Collaborating with the Head of Risk & Compliance to prepare internal reporting (e.g., Group Risk Committee & EXCO)
9. Attending relevant internal meetings to provide feedback and support on risk and compliance matters
10. Overseeing key contracts such as TOBAs and Delegated Authorities
11. Supporting the integration of new businesses into the Group

About the Role:

Are you an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager with a proven track record in General Insurance? Do you want to take on an exciting challenge with the autonomy to shape a function within a fast-paced, Private Equity-backed business? If so, we want you to join us at Jensten Group on our exciting journey!

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in risk and compliance within an insurance broking environment, although we will also consider candidates with an insurer background. You will possess a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and have a demonstrated ability to manage risk while supporting business growth.

Qualifications:

1. Strong knowledge of the FCA Handbook, FCA reporting requirements, FCA applications/returns, and other regulations impacting general insurance firms
2. Experience managing regulatory and conduct risks, along with a solid understanding of risk management frameworks
3. Demonstrated experience in conducting compliance monitoring and quality assurance audits

This role offers the flexibility of remote working, with quarterly meetings in London and occasional travel to franchise offices when needed. As part of the Jensten Group, you'll play a key role in advising and supporting our franchise network on all aspects of risk and compliance, ensuring the highest standards across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic organisation committed to regulatory excellence.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme.
2. Remote working
3. 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays
4. Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)
5. Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you
6. Group Life Assurance cover
7. 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid
8. Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.
9. Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually