Compliance Assurance Officer

We have an excellent opportunity for a Compliance Assurance Officer to join our friendly and supportive Compliance department on a permanent basis., Working as an essential member of the team, the successful candidate will look to either lead or assist in the compliance monitoring activity to test how the business is meeting its regulatory and internal process obligations. This will involve scoping the monitoring activity with relevant business areas and carrying out monitoring activity in accordance with the agreed scope. In addition, you'll look forward to assisting in the ongoing improvement of the monitoring process, as well as handling queries from the business and providing them assistance where appropriate.

Only a stone's throw from Bristol Temple Meads station, we have newly refurbished, modern city centre offices. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we encourage our people to work flexibly and achieve a work-life balance that works for them., We are really to keen to hear from candidates with knowledge of the regulatory environment including PRA, FCA, ICO. Ideally you'll be able to demonstrate experience of report writing and monitoring/auditing, as well as excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to interact professionally with executives, managers, and subject matter experts of all levels. In addition, we are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following:

• High attention to detail and critical thinking, analytical and research skills.
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise workload in order to achieve deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Competence at adapting style to communication need
• Enthusiasm and curiosity coupled with a desire to challenge the status quo.
• Compliance related qualifications desirable but not essential
  
  ARAG UK has been helping businesses and individuals gain access to justice for over 40 years. It's our founding principle to enable everybody, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights.
Thousands of businesses and individuals defend or pursue legal action each year safe in the knowledge that ARAG are paying their legal bills. Our businesses include a legal expenses insurance company and a law firm with many opportunities in both areas. We have always been aware that it's the people that really make it happen; the quality of our people defines the quality of the company, the service we offer and the good outcomes for our customers, so we're committed to creating a great place to work for our employees. We believe it is an exciting time to join ARAG. You can expect an organisation that will challenge and develop you to progress your career. By giving you every opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally, we also pride ourselves on having an open, inclusive and high energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places our customers at the very heart of everything we do. If you are keen to become part of our exciting future then we would love to hear from you. In addition to the very genuine development opportunities we provide we also offer a generous reward and benefits package.

As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work. In return for your commitment we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package which will include:
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days
• Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions
• Group Income Protection for all employees
• Group Legal Protection for all employees
• A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance
• Inclusion in our Health Cash plan
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including free eye tests
• Access to our employee discounts hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners,
• The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits, wine tasting and shopping trips