Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) Manager - 12 months | London, UK

ANZ; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ANZ is seeking a Senior SMCR Manager for a 12-month role focused on compliance oversight and improvements. The position involves managing SMCR processes, engaging stakeholders, and enhancing compliance frameworks. Join a team committed to financial wellbeing and sustainability while enjoying flexible working arrangements and diverse benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Services

Discounts on Products and Services

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with SM&CR compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assessing ANZ's approach to SM&CR compliance.
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures.
• Leading meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Curiosity

Tools

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) Manager - 12 months

About Us

At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our customers. Our Institutional bank helps our largest customers move trade and capital around the region, providing our people with great opportunities to build their technical expertise and their careers.

About the Role

The UK regulators implemented the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) to embed a culture of individual accountability and to promote strong conduct within firms. As an SM&CR Manager, you will support the Country Head UK to bring together the components of the regime and ensure they work together to create a compliant outcome for ANZ. This will involve robust SM&CR oversight (e.g., calendars, checklists, documented processes), ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, and identifying opportunities for uplift.

Role Type: 12 Months' Secondment/Fixed Term, Full Time

What will your day look like?

• Critically assessing ANZ's approach to SM&CR compliance and recommending improvements.
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures related to the regime.
• Supporting stakeholders to fulfill their responsibilities under SM&CR.
• Leading meetings with internal stakeholders and engaging external parties to stay updated on industry developments.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance the framework, such as automation.
• Creating agendas, meeting materials, and minutes.
• Supporting initiatives to assist the Head of Business Execution and the wider business.

What will you bring?

• Knowledge and experience with SM&CR and applying it to compliance improvements.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills; experience with minute-taking is a plus.
• Proficiency with Confluence and Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and a curious mindset.
• A positive team-oriented attitude.
• Understanding of Risk & Compliance Frameworks and Policies.

Why join us?

At ANZ, you'll do meaningful work that helps shape a thriving world. We offer flexible working arrangements, benefits including health and wellbeing services, and discounts on products and services. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone and can provide adjustments during the recruitment process or role.

Visit https://www.anz.com.au/careers to learn more. To apply, search for reference number 95447 on ANZ Careers.

Job Posting End Date: 29/05/2025, 11.59pm (Melbourne Australia)