Compliance Business Partner

ARAG UK is looking to bring on board a driven and proficient Compliance Business Partner to come and join us. Reporting into our Head of Compliance Advice & Operations this is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to support in the delivery of the compliance framework to manage the regulatory risk of the business. Working across the wider business and closely with stakeholders, you will look to provide pragmatic second line advice and guidance on general day to day business activities and projects, regulatory change and other initiatives. In addition, you will provide technical advice and policy interpretation, challenging the status quo as appropriate and adopting a pro-active and inquisitive approach to identify potential risk issues. This is a broad and varied opportunity, and covers the FCA and PRA regulatory frameworks, including financial crime, and the appointed candidate will be expected to exercise judgement and discretion on the regulatory topics within their remit.

We are keen to hear from candidates with demonstrable experience delivering compliance support within the first or second line of defence. You will hold in-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant financial services regulation and legislation, and the ability to exercise pragmatic judgement and challenge decision making where appropriate.,

• Analytical and research skills with the ability to turn information into clear and concise risk-based insight and to deliver this with professionalism and authority.
• Strong delivery ethos, team ethic and collaborative approach, ensuring that good customer outcomes is at the heart of everything we do.
• Effective coaching skills to assist the development of other team members and knowledge sharing in the wider department.
• Ability to be up to speed on issues and show innovative thinking for how to effectively deal with new, complex and upcoming problems.
  
  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. You will be agile in the way that you work and adaptable to change. In return for your commitment we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package, including:
• 26 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
• 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 and shopping trips
At ARAG we support flexible working and are happy to discuss flexible working options for this opportunity.