Compliance Advisory Manager
Animal Friends
United Kingdom
Published 1 month ago
Compliance Management Systems / Technology
Are you looking for the next step in your career within Compliance? Are you looking for a role that will provide you with exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and projects? Do you thrive on working within an innovative and changing environment?
If so, you might be interested in our Compliance Advisory Manager role!
What's on offer?
Not only do we offer a competitive salary of £66,500 with excellent benefits, we also firmly believe that your postcode should never be a barrier when it comes to finding the pawfect role - that's why we're flexible on your working location. At Animal Friends, you can choose to be based remotely within the UK, within our Amesbury office, or hybrid (a mixture of both).
At Animal Friends Insurance, we're all about empowering our colleagues to make work work for them wherever possible, which is why we also welcome applications from candidates looking to work part-time or condensed hours.
What you`ll do
To give you an idea what to expect, you`ll be:
Animal Friends has been supporting UK pet owners for more than 25 years with our comprehensive and meaningful pet insurance. We are not only an award-winning business but one of the largest pet insurance providers in the UK. But we're not like other leading UK pet insurers, we were built to be unmistakably different - giving back to incredible animal welfare and conservation charities, at home and around the world, as they fight to support and care for vulnerable pets, wildlife, and habitats. So far, we've helped support over 800 charities and conservancies across the UK and worldwide and donated over £8.5 million and continue to use our voice and platform to fight for positive change. We believe that even the smallest act can make a big difference.
We understand that our success is only possible because of how we work together, which is why our company values of being courageous, kind-hearted and passionate are the heart of what we do - and we simply wouldn't be who we are today without our colleagues, who embody these values every day.
We are part of the Pinnacle Pet Group (PPG) - a pan European fully integrated pet insurance and pet health services provider. On a mission to help pets live happy, healthy lives with their pet parents, PPG are committed to supporting the diverse needs of their customers and colleagues with a clear ambition to become the world leader in pet insurance and healthcare services.
What you'll get
We recognise that your hard work shouldn`t come without its perks, so here`s a little list of some of the things you can expect to get from us:
At Animal Friends, we take inclusion seriously. This means nurturing a culture that respects everyone as an individual and values the unique perspectives we all bring through our background, characteristics, and lived experiences.
We know that harnessing our differences makes us stronger and helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and each other. That's why we are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and without discrimination, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
Our recruitment process
As an FCA regulated business, we require successful applicants to clear our pre-employment screening process which includes a credit check and references checks. Under the latest UK Right to Work regulations, we will require successful applicants to evidence their right to work in the UK, either in person, online, or digitally via a third party subject to circumstances.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled rather than the advertised closing date. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
If so, you might be interested in our Compliance Advisory Manager role!
What's on offer?
Not only do we offer a competitive salary of £66,500 with excellent benefits, we also firmly believe that your postcode should never be a barrier when it comes to finding the pawfect role - that's why we're flexible on your working location. At Animal Friends, you can choose to be based remotely within the UK, within our Amesbury office, or hybrid (a mixture of both).
At Animal Friends Insurance, we're all about empowering our colleagues to make work work for them wherever possible, which is why we also welcome applications from candidates looking to work part-time or condensed hours.
What you`ll do
To give you an idea what to expect, you`ll be:
- Build and manage effective relationships with key business stakeholders, including senior executives and external partners.
- To deputise for the Head of Compliance where requested- we are looking for a people person to help lead the team!
- Guide the business in identifying and managing compliance risks, including implementation of appropriate controls to address regulatory requirements.
- Provide business-focussed advice and recommendations on all relevant areas of regulation, including approvals withing delegated authority levels.
- Manage the implementation of Compliance policies, governance frameworks, procedures, practices and standards to ensure quality, effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Develop clear and concise internal/external communications on regulatory subjects.
- Manage and contribute to the horizon scanning framework to keep the business fully informed on regulatory and legislative initiatives.
- Deliver effective training on Compliance matters to the business.
- Provide regulatory insight into change / project work, led by the first line.
- Contribute to working practices for internal departments within the firm, including the relationships with key clients.
- Deliver the Compliance aspects of the SMCR framework for UK PPG regulated entities.
- Acting as a centre of excellence in all aspects of regulatory compliance, developing and providing compliance related training.
- Support the production of reports for the internal Committees and Boards to a high standard.
- Good Compliance and Regulatory experience.
- Strong working knowledge of UK regulation, particularly in relation to FCA / PRA.
- Working knowledge of the SMCR regime requirements.
- Knowledge of financial crime prevention controls.
- Ability to interpret regulatory developments and apply them to business activities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Pragmatic approach when judging the severity of potential compliance issues, mitigating actions required and the management level to which it must be escalated.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
- The ability to build excellent relationships with key stakeholders.
- Organisation - able to prioritise and manage workloads, whilst delivering a high standard of service.
- Maintaining industry and sector awareness - locating, gathering, retaining and distributing information effectively.
- Thinking analytically - being able to understand complex technical information.
- Displaying confidence and professionalism - demonstrating relevant levels of knowledge and understanding, and providing views and opinions backed by a comprehension of commercial situations.
- Able to easily work from home with a quiet space and good internet connection
Animal Friends has been supporting UK pet owners for more than 25 years with our comprehensive and meaningful pet insurance. We are not only an award-winning business but one of the largest pet insurance providers in the UK. But we're not like other leading UK pet insurers, we were built to be unmistakably different - giving back to incredible animal welfare and conservation charities, at home and around the world, as they fight to support and care for vulnerable pets, wildlife, and habitats. So far, we've helped support over 800 charities and conservancies across the UK and worldwide and donated over £8.5 million and continue to use our voice and platform to fight for positive change. We believe that even the smallest act can make a big difference.
We understand that our success is only possible because of how we work together, which is why our company values of being courageous, kind-hearted and passionate are the heart of what we do - and we simply wouldn't be who we are today without our colleagues, who embody these values every day.
We are part of the Pinnacle Pet Group (PPG) - a pan European fully integrated pet insurance and pet health services provider. On a mission to help pets live happy, healthy lives with their pet parents, PPG are committed to supporting the diverse needs of their customers and colleagues with a clear ambition to become the world leader in pet insurance and healthcare services.
What you'll get
We recognise that your hard work shouldn`t come without its perks, so here`s a little list of some of the things you can expect to get from us:
- 25 days annual leave, which increases with service, plus bank holidays
- A day off for your birthday
- One paid day off per year to volunteer with a UK-registered animal charity of your choice
- Access to 50% off insuring pet companions with Animal Friends
- Free access to our expert vet partner, Joii Pet Care, for your cat and/or dog
- Your mental and physical health is incredibly important to us. That's why we offer discount on gym membership, access to a dedicated Wellbeing Hub and a healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance and Group life assurance.
- We like to celebrate success and recognise excellent employee performance; we will donate £3k to the charity of our employee of the quarter's choice
- Most importantly, you'll be working with, and supported by, a team of courageous, passionate, and kind-hearted individuals - we might be biased, but we think that they're a pretty pawsome bunch!
At Animal Friends, we take inclusion seriously. This means nurturing a culture that respects everyone as an individual and values the unique perspectives we all bring through our background, characteristics, and lived experiences.
We know that harnessing our differences makes us stronger and helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and each other. That's why we are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and without discrimination, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
Our recruitment process
As an FCA regulated business, we require successful applicants to clear our pre-employment screening process which includes a credit check and references checks. Under the latest UK Right to Work regulations, we will require successful applicants to evidence their right to work in the UK, either in person, online, or digitally via a third party subject to circumstances.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled rather than the advertised closing date. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.