Due to an internal promotion my client, a leading UK Financial Services company currently seek an experienced compliance / regulatory manager to join their Annuities team. Managing a team of 3 regulatory specialists your duties will include:
*Assessing the impact of changes or new regulations that impact the annuity business
*Identifying process and procedural change required to adhere to regulations and ensuring that the wider operational team are equipped with necessary knowledge
*Providing strategic guidance to the the wider team around projects, system requirements, processes, procedures and client literature to ensure continued compliance
*Making recommendations to senior stakeholders regarding regulatory impact and adherence
*Reviewing current practices to ensure they are fit for purpose
*Handling escalated compliance issues / complaints ensuring a consistently high level of service is provided
*Ensuring your team is fully supported in terms of technical knowledge and providing feedback, guidance and leadership
Applicants must possess strong compliance / regulatory knowledge especially regarding pensions / retirement (knowledge of annuities advantageous but not a necessity). You will possess outstanding communication skills along with experience in identifying regulatory change that could impact a business and identifying measures required to maintain compliance. Strong stakeholder management experience and the ability to influence and persuade at varying levels.
This is a great opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading employers / financial services organisations, offering a fantastic working environment, a generous remuneration package including bonus, pension and medical insurance, hybrid working and wonderful opportunities for development.