Assistant Compliance Officer - Manchester
Posted: 14 October 2021
Job description
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen with a very progressive and independent brokerage who are currently seeking an Assistant Compliance officer to work closely all of their regional offices throughout England.
An Assistant Compliance Officer role within a fast-growing insurance broking group which serves the needs of (mainly) commercial customers and consumers via a network of UK-based offices.
This new and varied role is Manchester-based, although some home working may be possible.
It will suit a candidate who has experience of the FCA’s regulation of insurance brokers and is now looking to take the next step in their career development.
In addition to this you would:-
- Support the development of the company in accordance with the group’s plans and objectives.
- Help develop the risk management and compliance framework in all areas of the group’s business.
- Help manage day to day regulatory compliance and governance for the group.
Key duties will include:-
- Assisting the Group Compliance Manager to deliver against the annual compliance monitoring plan.
- Assisting in the review of client files against the FCA’s ICOBS requirements and following- up missing information with the offices in line with group processes and procedures.
- Assisting in the provision of regular internal compliance reports.
- Dealing with day-to-day compliance queries raised by the group’s offices.
- Maintaining central records and registers to a high standard.
- Working on projects under the direction of the Group Compliance Manager.
Your required knowledge, skills and behaviours will include:-
- Good knowledge of UK regulatory requirements gained through experience in an insurance broking environment.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to manage a varied workload and meet tight deadlines.
- Good IT skills on core Microsoft Office systems.
- Experience of Acturis.
- Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-growing company environment.
- Help build a positive culture and philosophy of trust, honesty and transparency throughout the group.
This is an excellent career opportunity where you will need to be confident and be able to manage various tasks at the same time, and you will need to convey credibility to comparatively senior members of staff.
To be considered for the position you will have previous experience working in a Compliance function ideally within an insurance brokerage and be happy to travel when required.
This is an exciting time to be joining the business as the company is currently going through a growth and development programme where this role is one that you really can make your own.
Competitive salary between £27k to £30k, plus excellent staff benefits including a great pension contribution by the company.
For further information please contact Andy Baker on 07834 596414/0113 4931720 or email andy@cryerbaker.co.uk
