Senior Compliance Technology Lead | London, UK

Northern Trust; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Senior Compliance Lead to oversee compliance technology strategies and enhance organizational compliance efforts. The role demands expertise in regulatory compliance, project management, and the ability to lead teams effectively. Join a collaborative work culture committed to both professional growth and community service.

Qualifications

• In-depth regulatory compliance change experience.
• Hands-on technical experience with GRC systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on all phases of the project development cycle.
• Develop and implement compliance technology strategies.
• Oversee compliance systems and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Change management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/ Department:

The Senior Compliance Lead will be accountable for the effectiveness, quality and timeliness of project design decisions and how easily these designs can be implemented.

A role focused on leveraging technology to enhance and manage an organization's compliance efforts. This role bridges the gap between compliance requirements and technology solutions.

To ensure that systems and processes effectively support regulatory adherence.

The role includes developing and implementing compliance technology strategies, overseeing compliance systems, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive efficient and effective compliance management.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide consultation to business unit and IT management and staff at a high technical level on all phases of the project development cycle.
• Designer for systems and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs.
• Provide management and guidance to junior staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication.
• Consult with business unit partners to obtain the most effective computer utilization to solve business problems or address business needs.
• Help direct systems projects, including project planning, management status reporting, systems specifications and implementation.
• Review, negotiate, and maintain vendor contracts and makes recommendations for purchasing outside services.
• Communicate with various business areas and outside vendors, consultants, and clients regarding automation needs.
• Help ensure compliance with all audit requirements including change control procedures and data security.

Skills/ Qualifications:

• In depth regulatory compliance change and rules capabilities experience.
• Hands-on technical experience with horizon scan, GRC systems, and other compliance capabilities systems experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• In-depth knowledge of the system development life cycle, the client area's functions and systems, and applications program development technological alternatives
• Analytical ability, strong judgment and management skills, and the ability to work effectively with client and IT management and staff.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
• Leadership and organizational skills are required to help determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and help assess and assist in the development of the skills of the staff.
• Experience with ecommerce surveillance and trade surveillance systems are preferred.
• Experience with archival and data retention, legal hold capabilities are preferred
• Seasoned expert with technical and business knowledge and functional expertise that has been developed over several years.
• Experience in systems analysis and application program development. Experience with project feasibility, definition requirements, design and/or project leadership.
• Experience with various technical programming languages, and phase report studies is required.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail] .

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

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