My client is currently recruiting for a Compliance Business Partner
The roles main function will be reporting to the Compliance Director with a matrix reporting line into Compliance Director - Investments Europe, within a team of skilled colleagues, the Compliance Business Partner is a key contributor to the team's aim of maintaining an efficient, independent Compliance Function and framework.
Responsibilities of the role include but are not subject too:
- Develop, implement, embed and maintain an efficient and independent Compliance Function.
- Maintaining up to date mapping of the regulatory framework applicable to the Relevant Business, determining the effect of any changes, assessing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures and controls in view of the changes and briefing relevant business and Compliance stakeholders.
- Engage in the business risk assessment process, providing support in the identification of compliance and regulatory risks, using commercial awareness to provide challenge so that such risks are appropriately understood and managed.
- Provide guidance and advice to business management in developing appropriate 'tone from the top'and awareness of required business conduct and ethical standards, including the Code of Conduct.
- Provide technical regulatory advice and support to the Relevant Business and other stakeholdersin understanding their responsibilities and obligations under relevant WTW policies and regulatory requirements. Engage with operational areas to assist with formulating compliance best-practice procedures that are balanced to meet the needs of the business, the customers and regulators.
- Compliance Function ad-hoc strategic or operational projectsas requested.
- Foster close relationships with other Functionsincluding Legal, Risk and Internal Audit.
- Develop & maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
The Requirements
- Strong regulatory, corporate governance and anti-financial crime (particularly AML/CFT) knowledge/understanding
- A good understanding of regulatory standards as applicable to an investment management business
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels to promote an effective and business focused compliance culture
- Ability to work, both individually and as a team, under pressure to tight timelines and without direct supervision
- Commercial awareness - a commercial and pragmatic approach to managing compliance risks
- Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining excellent understanding of regulatory developments
- Must be committed to maintaining a robust compliance culture and high ethical standards
- Always demonstrates high integrity
- Proactive and a self-starter
- Organised and methodical
- Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
- A good understanding of investment assets and products (for example, investment funds (AIFs/UCITS), Equities, bonds, derivatives) is desirable.
If you think you would be suitable for the role please apply
