Compliance Specialist – Group and DB
Date Posted: 07/03/2025
Location: London
Job Type: Full time
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We are looking for a Compliance Specialist to support our Group and Defined Benefit (DB) teams.
In this role you will provide support to the Head of Compliance Group and DB and will make a significant contribution to the effectiveness of the Compliance function through the provision of comprehensive support and ongoing analysis of regulatory risk, including but not limited to conflicts of interest, Senior Managers and Certification Regime and Solvency UK documentation compliance as well as supporting on regulatory reporting and notifications..
Working within the Group’s regulatory risk appetite defined by relevant Boards, you will work proactively with first line colleagues across the Group to promote best practice with the aim of reducing regulatory risk.
As the Compliance Specialist you will also contribute to the development and maintenance of a robust Consumer Duty culture.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive and timely regulatory oversight and challenge to the Groups systems and controls with regards to compliance with, but not limited to, the following regulatory requirements: conflicts of interest, Senior Managers and Certification Regime, Solvency UK documentation and with regards to the timeliness and accuracy of data for inclusion in regulatory reports and notifications including ad-hoc requests for information.
Provide broad regulatory and compliance support and expertise to projects and/or regulatory change programmes. Delivering by business partnering with colleagues across the Group to ensure that these are delivered without increasing exposure to unacceptable regulatory risks. Assisting the business in achieving its objectives and to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice
Provide consultancy support and technical expertise on key FCA and PRA regulatory areas of focus including but not limited to conduct, Consumer Duty and Solvency UK.
Ongoing collaboration with colleagues across other first and second line Group functions to facilitate appropriate and timely support.
Skills & Experience
Regulatory Compliance experience in a financial services company is essential
Proven record of accomplishment in financial services compliance, preferably in the life insurance firm sector, providing regulatory assurance and advisory support.
Good understanding of the regulatory framework operating within the UK.
Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
Solution oriented
Strong influencing skills and confident in providing advice and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Customer focused with the ability to apply a Consumer Duty lens to the communication and implementation of regulatory intelligence & a strong understanding of all Just products and distribution channels
Excellent organisation & project management skills and able to meet deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Attention to detail, with an analytical mindset
Strong report writing skills and the ability to tailor such to the required audience ensuring both accuracy and clarity.
Objective, timely and confident decision-making skills with a good understanding of Group strategy and direction
IT literate, including in the use of Microsoft Office software, in particular, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Company Benefits
A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones