The key purpose of this role is to provide support to the Compliance function to ensure that it meets its Annual Compliance Plan.
This will be a general Compliance role with a focus towards Anti-Money Laundering/Financial Crime, second line controls.
Opportunity will be provided to develop expertise and understanding on the application of regulation across the full range of the organisation’s obligations. It is expected that, to instil a culture of compliance in the business, regular engagement is maintained by all members’ of the function; understanding of the commercial drives and operations of each part of the firm will be needed to effect this.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain internal records and reporting
• Review new publications and regulations related to our industry
• Contribute to the delivery of the firm’s annual Compliance Plan
• Review and develop AML and financial crime related business reports
• Identify areas for improvement in AML and financial crime conduct in the firm and organise and deliver specific and targeted training
• Undertake structured reviews on the operation of first line controls
• Contribute towards training to staff on relevant financial crime related topics

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Analytical skills – able to review and provide insight on management information, reports, industry literature
• Understanding of the three lines of defence risk model and the role of Compliance within the second line
• Attention to detail – maintain accurate records across numerous areas
• Communication – able to engage with colleagues across the organisation to help ensure that understanding of the importance of regulation is set out
• Report writing – comfortable with research and structuring reports in a concise and informative way.
• Knowledge of the FCA’s role in the financial services industry and the way in which it regulates mortgage firms

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Business/Economics/Law degree, or relevant entry level experience in the regulatory/AML financial services sector.
• An appreciation of the role of financial regulations in general

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