Head of Compliance - SJPI

at  St Jamess Place

St. James’s Place (SJP) works in partnership to plan, grow and protect our clients’ financial futures. We deliver personalised, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trust us to manage their money to reach their goals. We provide this service via the Partnership, a network of qualified, expert advisors. We put financial wellbeing and responsible business choices at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the value of difference and know that diverse teams can help us problem solve and innovate for clients.
We look for people to join SJP to make an impact and to contribute to our culture which is based around long term relationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.
Location: Dublin
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
The main purpose of the role is to ensure that the Ireland-based authorised firm within the SJP Group, (SJPI) are aware of and can align with applicable regulatory and conduct requirements, including those proposed or confirmed changes to the CBI and EU-level regulation as pertains to SJPI and the Group; to assist the business in implementing regulatory changes; and to advise the business so that the interpretation of existing rules and guidance is appropriate and in accordance with risk appetite..
Responsibilities
Overall responsibility (PCF12)for leading the operation of the compliance function and reporting directly to the Board and/or relevant subcommittee on compliance matters.
Prescribed Responsibility PR2: Responsibility for the firm’s performance of its obligations under the Fitness and Probity Regime under Part 3 of the 2010 Act.
Responsible for the adherence to the IAF/SEAR requirements by SJPI’s PCF population, working with Group functions as needed.
Monitor, along with Group colleagues, the regulatory horizon regarding compliance related matters assessing impact and required approach to compliance.
Special Requirements
Detailed and extensive knowledge of the Central Bank of Ireland rules for Insurance entities, and all relevant EU legislation (Directives and Regulations) pertaining to Irish-based authorised firms.
As the Head of Compliance, you will have a recognised compliance qualification (LCIAI or equivalent), third level degree, ideally in a legal/audit/risk field
You will possess a strong Regulatory Compliance background in a financial services/insurance/funds environment and have had significant exposure and experience dealing with the Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”)
You will have a strong understanding of compliance risks within the life insurance industry such as Fitness and Probity, Corporate Governance, IDD.
The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is €95,00 - €105,00

Please refer the Job description for details