SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE:

• Sound regulatory expertise
• Strong alignment to Aztec Group values
• Very high level of integrity
• Strong, clear and concise communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proven ability to develop good collaborative working relationships within the business across multiple stakeholders
• Negotiation skills and ability to lead and influence individuals at all levels in a positive constructive way
• Positive and proactive approach
• Proven practical experience in developing and operating an outsourcing oversight programme
• A university degree and / or a relevant professional qualification
• At least 4 years of relevant experience, to include experience of performing oversight of outsourced activities within a financial services environment
• Logical approach, analytical ability
• Awareness of industry best practice balanced with commercial expectations
• Proven ability to quickly learn new information, processes and procedures
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and proactively identify and deal with problems
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently on concurrent initiatives
  We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

Outsourcing Governance

• Support with maintenance of the Group Outsourcing Framework
• Support in the operation of the Group Outsourcing Forum
• Ongoing analysis of regulatory changes in relation to outsourcing and delegation, ensuring our Group Outsourcing Framework remains up to date
• Provide guidance to the business as a subject matter expert

Outsourcing Oversight

• Support with the oversight of outsourced activities, conducting the necessary risk and due diligence assessments at the outset and on an ongoing basis
• Maintain the Outsourcing Register
• Support with regular due diligence reviews of outsourced providers and undertake SLA monitoring
• Assist with the completion of regulatory applications as required

Regulatory Change

• Ongoing analysis of regulatory changes, ensuring our Group operations are adapted to the latest regulatory standards
• Support with the operation of the Regulatory Change Forum
• Perform gap analysis for the regulatory projects carried out by the team and recommend changes in our operations to be compliant with the requirements

Reporting

• Support with the preparation of written and verbal reports to Boards, Senior Management and externally where required