Compliance Governance & Operations Adviser (Part-Time, Job-Share, Full-Time)

There is an exciting opportunity to join the UK Compliance Governance & Operations team as a Compliance Advisor. This team provides Governance and Reporting support, coordinating UK Compliance department-wide activity and reporting to the business, our Regional and Group Compliance colleagues and the FCA. This role is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to varied Compliance and Governance topics and would suit someone looking to develop a career in the second line. As a Compliance Advisor, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for key Compliance controls, systems, reporting, governance and oversight activities. You will get involved in technical, regulatory, detailed and routine Compliance reporting and quality-checking tasks to support your colleagues within Compliance fulfilling their strategic goals of acting as trusted advisors and executing flawlessly to support the UK businesses. You will be an ambassador for the Code of Conduct, championing regulatory discipline and providing useful insight to the business on compliance risks, supported by high-quality written and analytical outputs. Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may need.,

• Perform monthly breach data quality checking on Salesforce, communicating clear feedback to Breach Specialists, the Governance Manager community, and inputting to Board, Committee and Regional Compliance reporting.
• Train to become the UK Compliance COSMOS Champion. COSMOS is the Group Compliance global reporting tool and you will be responsible for:-
+ Delivery of regular progress updates on the Annual Compliance Plan to Regional and Group Compliance, meeting data quality KPI's. + Supporting the Compliance Leadership Team in drafting the Yearly Annual Plan in line with Group Compliance methodology. + Attending COSMOS Champion calls, updating UK versions of COSMOS guides and procedures and sharing outputs with the UK Compliance team. + Adding High rated incidents to COSMOS, ensuring alignment with Salesforce and RACE and liaising with colleagues in UK Risk and First line to achieve data accuracy and timely resolution.
• Support the:
• G&O team manage the bi annual Compliance Risk Assessment process.
• UK Compliance reporting to Regional Compliance and UK Execs.
• Operation of the SMCR Framework and associated processes including action tracking, database and mailbox monitoring.
• Maintenance of the UK Compliance library of local policies, standards and guidelines (including any exemptions) in accordance with Group Policy on Policy Governance (GPoPG) requirements, including maintaining the internal and business facing sharepoints, supporting policy implementations and coordinating annual reviews.
• Implementation of an effective governance framework for UK Compliance with regulatory and internal requirements, preparing supporting papers and governance artefacts.
• Collaborate with the wider G&O team to ensure the team's deliverables are met.
• Expected Behaviours
• Ensure that regulatory requirements and the customer are at the heart of everything we do.
• Adhere to the Zurich Compliance Charter and Zurich Compliance Program.
• Keep abreast of regulatory and business changes.
• Motivated and consistent delivery of regular and repeating outputs, to time and quality
• Act as a role model for excellent Compliance and Governance best practice standards, applying these to your own work.
• Apply an enquiring mind and the ability to ask constructive questions, collaborating with your Compliance colleagues to achieve a common goal.
• Excellent time keeping
• Excellent record keeping
• Support training of new joiners or apprentices
  
  The Governance & Operations team is critical in supporting Zurich's UK-regulated entities to deliver on their FCA reporting, their board and governance committee reporting and their Regional and Group Compliance reporting commitments. The ability to meet deadlines and deliver on time and quality repeatedly is key. Rigour, self-discipline, initiative, patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure are required to succeed in this role., The ability to analyse complex/large data sets and create clear, insightful reporting with good presentation skills is essential. This includes the ability to query and interpret data quantitatively and qualitatively against prescribed rules and standards to conclude whether the required standards were met.
• Also the ability to communicate clearly to the stakeholders (both in Compliance and in the business) who need to understand how the standards are being/need to be, applied in practice.
• Previous experience in a similar role is very desirable, e.g. but non-exhaustive list, Risk, Audit, Compliance, Controls, DP, Financial Crime, Finance, Governance, Co Sec, Analyst, Ops Developer type role.
• Broad knowledge of the UK regulatory environment for insurance and/or the Zurich Group governance framework would be an advantage.
• Excellent Excel skills are essential. MS List experience would be desirable.
• Good report writing skills.
  
  At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we're creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.
With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you'll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. We've made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other's wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great. Our Culture: At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we're particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we've won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic. We've an environment that places a real importance on our people's wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We're also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We're passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we've awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us. #LI-Hybrid The financials
• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.
Time away
• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Your health is important to us
• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
We're making a difference
• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the 'UN Business Ambition for 1.5 C' pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.