AddressPosition: NextGen Deputy Compliance Officer
Career Level : Manager
Location: London
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
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Accenture is seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance professional (at least 5 years’ experience) in financial services (with special focus on insurance, consumer credit and debt collection regulations) for the United Kingdom, on a permanent basis.
General Summary
Accenture Next Gen Customer Services Limited (“Accenture NextGen”) is a company incorporated in England and Wales.
Accenture NextGen is in the process of applying for a licence by the UK Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") to carry out regulated activities in the UK including Insurance Distribution, Consumer Credit and Debt Collection. It is therefore required to comply the applicable rules of the FCA (the "FCA Rules") as set out in the FCA Handbook (the "FCA Handbook").
The Deputy Compliance Officer will assist the existing Compliance Officer (SMF16) in performing the Compliance Officer function for Accenture NextGen. The Compliance Office is responsible for overseeing and managing FCA regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities:
The Deputy Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that Accenture NextGen and its staff are complying with all regulatory requirements, internal policies and procedures.
The Deputy Compliance Officer's duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Establishing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure compliance by Accenture NextGen and their employees with the applicable rules, regulations and internal policies;
Developing, maintaining and adhering to a comprehensive Compliance Monitoring Plan
Timely preparation and filing of Regulatory Reports
Establishing, maintaining and monitoring appropriate training for all Accenture NextGen employees and staff on regulatory and compliance matters;
Assisting the Compliance Officer with reporting to any relevant management committees and Accenture NextGen board of directors on compliance matters;
Monitoring Accenture NextGen day-to-day compliance, including by providing assistance and support to the business in relation to regulatory and ad hoc compliance queries;
Assisting in liaising and dealing with regulators
Collaborating with other departments (e.g. Legal, Operations) for assistance and support, and to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.
