Director of Compliance

We have an exciting opening for a Director of Compliance to lead our talented in-house compliance team. While based in the UK, this role will require you to take overall responsibility for regulatory compliance across the UK and Ireland Group. Day-to-day, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficacy of our compliance monitoring programs and ensuring that breaches are managed efficiently, with appropriate mediative actions taken and lessons learnt. By collaborating with our business line and operations leaders, you'll also use your communication skills and key regulatory knowledge to ensure appropriate training and competency policies, and that all necessary monitoring and certification, takes place.Your day-to-day

• Undertake the SMF16 function (and Irish equivalent) for all regulated entities within the growing UK&I Group
• Ensure full compliance with FCA regulations, Irish Central Bank requirements and other relevant regulatory requirements, providing expert guidance to the executive team and board
• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of compliance policies and procedures
• Oversee and measure the efficacy of compliance monitoring programs, conducting audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential compliance risks
• Oversee the management and resolution of compliance breaches, ensuring appropriate remediation actions are taken and lessons learned are implemented
• Leadership of the Compliance team for the UK and Ireland including organisation of team and responsibilities and management of performance
• Ensure that executive apportionment and responsibilities are clear and transparent throughout the Group and reflect operational accountabilities and SMCR framework
• Operate as the primary contact for the various regulators (including financial and data regulators) that the Group interacts with
• Working with senior management, ensure the compliance framework, policies and monitoring is in place to meet the relevant requirements of the various regulatory bodies
• Chair the risk, regulation, conduct and compliance committee for the Group. Build the committee's capability and address the governance and monitoring requirements for each of the regulated entities in the Group to meet the relevant regulatory and conduct requirements
• Work with the business operations, HR, and L&D functions to ensure appropriate training and competency policies for each of the lines of business
  
  Extensive experience in a senior compliance role within an FCA-regulated financial services organisation
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
• In-depth knowledge of FCA Handbook, Consumer Duty, AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations, GDPR, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in leading compliance teams
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and provide pragmatic compliance solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with regulators
• Strategic thinking skills and the ability to balance commercial objectives with regulatory requirements
  
  NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance. We are an organisation of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and individuals around the globe address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. To learn more, please visit: https://www.nfp.co.uk., As a company that is expanding rapidly in the UK and Ireland, we're on the lookout for talented, hard-working individuals whose skills can help us drive that growth even further, which is hopefully where you come in.
We're looking for a director to head up our in-house compliance team across the UK and Ireland! Regulatory compliance is the first and most important step on the journey to supporting the needs of our clients so, in this role, you would play a truly key part in our growth as a business. What you'll love about us We may be a global business, but our culture is united and truly collaborative. We strive to adopt a genuinely flexible approach to working, and we have the technology to make it as easy as possible for our people around the world to connect to one another, and to be productive in and out of the office. We want everyone to bring their best selves to work each day, so we have a relaxed and casual office environment, plus great employee benefits and socials. Joining NFP means you'll get plenty of opportunities to invest in your career and personal development. Attractions - NFP
• We pride ourselves on our fast-paced, collaborative, vibrant working environment and hybrid model for part-remote working.
• Our PeopleFirst culture means our people work in a flexible and autonomous way and have the freedom and expertise to deliver outstanding service to clients in the way that they know-how.
• We build partnerships with organisations that can complement our client offering and we invest in new technology to deliver innovative solutions in our given markets.
• We focus on making sure that people can bring their best selves to work every day; and that they are placing as much importance on family and community as they do their valuable work.
• Our inclusion and belonging initiatives and charity work form a large part of this. NFP has an Executive Board member as well as Board made up of individuals from across our entire business dedicated to inclusion and belonging.
If this sounds like something in which you are interested, please apply or contact Lucy Reed for further information. NFP and You... Better Together!