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SalaryWe are actively seeking and experienced Risk & Compliance Assistant for our Liverpool-based client, a leading Life Assurance and Pensions business, a specialist SIPP and SSAS business, part of a group of companies with over 550 staff globally.
The Risk and Compliance Assistant will work directly for the Risk & Compliance Director, with responsibilities including:
- Supporting Line 1 to implement and embed the risk management framework across the business
- Work closely with line 1 during Risk & Control Self-Assessments and Thematic Reviews
- Work with stakeholders at all levels of seniority to provide insights, advice and constructive challenge
- Support and advice on the identification and management of regulatory compliance risks across the business
- Help to embed an effective Risk and Compliance Culture across the Company
- Provide regulatory compliance advice and support for key strategic projects
- The role may involve Controlled Function responsibilities
The ideal candidate for the Risk and Compliance Assistant role will have the following knowledge and experience:
- A good understanding of the risk drivers of the pension industry with experience in a similar role
- Good knowledge of risk management practices within the financial services sector
- Good understanding of thepensions markets and knowledge of regulations and legislation within the financial services sector
- Experience of operating in a multijurisdictional environment
- Experience of undertaking compliance assurance reviews
- Experience of monitoring regulatory change from identification to implementation
- Understanding of market knowledge and regulations/legislation within industry, ideally from the SIPP Pensions sector
- Experience of working in a business going through continuous upgrading, change and growth
- Track record for delivering timely, credible, subject matter expertise
- Demonstrate skills in effective communication, professional scepticism, due care, report writing, data analysis and training of colleagues
