Compliance Manager
Location: Sheffield
Sector: Business Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Contact: Rebecca Morris
Contact Phone Number: 07714771600
Contact Email: rebecca@benchmarkrecruit.co.uk
The Benefits: Parking, Pension, Excellent training and development opportunities
The Hours: Full time, Monday-Thursday 8.30 - 4.30, Friday 8.30 - 3.30
We are representing our longstanding client on an exclusive basis to support them in hiring a Compliance Manager. Our client is a credit union located in Sheffield who provide a range of financial products to their members. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Compliance Manager to join a thriving, and growing organisation. Initially reporting into the Executive Director, full training will be provided. This is a role that will develop and grow across the business – we are therefore looking to speak to ambitious individuals who already have solid experience within compliance, GDPR and fraud, but are looking for a long term and progressive role.
The Compliance Manager will be responsible for safeguarding the credit union by ensuring full adherence to all regulatory requirements across the business. Robust systems need to be developed to prevent, detect and respond to any fraud. The Compliance Manager will oversee all compliance frameworks, including ensuring full GDPR compliance, and support regulatory reporting. The successful role holder will also lead investigations into any suspected fraudulent activity.
This role is well suited to individuals who already have solid experience working across compliance, ideally within a financial/banking sector. Typical duties and responsibilities will include the following – Maintaining and enhancing the credit unions compliance framework, policies, and procedures in line with PRA/FCA regulations – Accurate monitoring of any regulatory changes, by assessing their impact and ensuring timely implementation of any required updates – Leading the credit union’s AML programme and acting as MLRO when appropriate – Conducting compliance monitoring, risk assessments and arranging internal audits by reporting findings to senior managers and the Board – Developing and managing fraud prevention strategies – Investigating any suspected fraud – Overseeing and preparing regulatory submissions including any non-financial statutory returns and AML reports – Providing guidance and training to staff on their compliance and regulatory obligations, including fraud awareness, their understanding of GDPR and general financial compliance – Supporting the development of a strong risk culture and promoting best practice across all operational areas
We would love to hear from experienced Compliance Managers who have the following skills and experience; - Proven experience working within compliance at a senior level – Experience of handling financial crime and audit within financial services – Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA regulatory requirements including SYSC, CONC, and AML/CTF regulations – Experience of managing fraud risk frameworks and conducting investigations where necessary – Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills – Strong communication skills and confidence working with a range of internal stakeholders including members of the Board – High integrity and sound judgement – Super proactive and dedicated to working in a detail focused role – Solid understanding of GDPR legislation – Excellent energy and team player mentality
For further information about this fantastic opportunity please contact Becca as soon as possible.
VR/46067
Compliance Manager
Location: Sheffield
Sector: Business Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Contact: Rebecca Morris
Contact Phone Number: 07714771600
Contact Email: rebecca@benchmarkrecruit.co.uk
The Benefits: Parking, Pension, Excellent training and development opportunities
The Hours: Full time, Monday-Thursday 8.30 - 4.30, Friday 8.30 - 3.30
We are representing our longstanding client on an exclusive basis to support them in hiring a Compliance Manager. Our client is a credit union located in Sheffield who provide a range of financial products to their members. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Compliance Manager to join a thriving, and growing organisation. Initially reporting into the Executive Director, full training will be provided. This is a role that will develop and grow across the business – we are therefore looking to speak to ambitious individuals who already have solid experience within compliance, GDPR and fraud, but are looking for a long term and progressive role.
The Compliance Manager will be responsible for safeguarding the credit union by ensuring full adherence to all regulatory requirements across the business. Robust systems need to be developed to prevent, detect and respond to any fraud. The Compliance Manager will oversee all compliance frameworks, including ensuring full GDPR compliance, and support regulatory reporting. The successful role holder will also lead investigations into any suspected fraudulent activity.
This role is well suited to individuals who already have solid experience working across compliance, ideally within a financial/banking sector. Typical duties and responsibilities will include the following – Maintaining and enhancing the credit unions compliance framework, policies, and procedures in line with PRA/FCA regulations – Accurate monitoring of any regulatory changes, by assessing their impact and ensuring timely implementation of any required updates – Leading the credit union’s AML programme and acting as MLRO when appropriate – Conducting compliance monitoring, risk assessments and arranging internal audits by reporting findings to senior managers and the Board – Developing and managing fraud prevention strategies – Investigating any suspected fraud – Overseeing and preparing regulatory submissions including any non-financial statutory returns and AML reports – Providing guidance and training to staff on their compliance and regulatory obligations, including fraud awareness, their understanding of GDPR and general financial compliance – Supporting the development of a strong risk culture and promoting best practice across all operational areas
We would love to hear from experienced Compliance Managers who have the following skills and experience; - Proven experience working within compliance at a senior level – Experience of handling financial crime and audit within financial services – Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA regulatory requirements including SYSC, CONC, and AML/CTF regulations – Experience of managing fraud risk frameworks and conducting investigations where necessary – Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills – Strong communication skills and confidence working with a range of internal stakeholders including members of the Board – High integrity and sound judgement – Super proactive and dedicated to working in a detail focused role – Solid understanding of GDPR legislation – Excellent energy and team player mentality
For further information about this fantastic opportunity please contact Becca as soon as possible.
VR/46067