Director of Compliance Operations - Global Incorporations
Vistra
United Kingdom
Published 3 days ago
Business Compliance
It's never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.
At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business - to help our clients achieve progress without friction.
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we're absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Director of Compliance Operations - reporting to the Executive Director of Risk & Compliance, this full-time and permanent position is based in London and offers global coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Global Incorporations (GI) division and its' growth.
The role is responsible for overseeing all first line activities, across client acceptance, periodic reviews, reliance testing and screening.
The role holder will be responsible for successful implementation of the Target Operating Model for the 1st line activities, which will include supporting the Executive Director of Risk & Compliance with a number of strategic initiatives and working closely with the Director of Governance & Compliance and the wider GI Leadership team.
The objective of the role is to operationalise the Compliance control framework, in line with GIs strategic business plan, ensuring that GI builds client centric processes whilst maintaining the highest standards of compliance.
Scope of work will be focused mainly on the Client Acceptance and Onboarding component (which includes client acceptance, periodic reviews, reliance testing and screening) and will also promote the outcomes of an ongoing transformation programme, including the roll out of technology solutions.
Attributes & Technical Skills:
At Vistra, we believe in putting our employees' well-being first! This is a remote role with occasional travel to the London office for meetings.
Other benefits include:
Location:
At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business - to help our clients achieve progress without friction.
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we're absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Director of Compliance Operations - reporting to the Executive Director of Risk & Compliance, this full-time and permanent position is based in London and offers global coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Global Incorporations (GI) division and its' growth.
The role is responsible for overseeing all first line activities, across client acceptance, periodic reviews, reliance testing and screening.
The role holder will be responsible for successful implementation of the Target Operating Model for the 1st line activities, which will include supporting the Executive Director of Risk & Compliance with a number of strategic initiatives and working closely with the Director of Governance & Compliance and the wider GI Leadership team.
The objective of the role is to operationalise the Compliance control framework, in line with GIs strategic business plan, ensuring that GI builds client centric processes whilst maintaining the highest standards of compliance.
Scope of work will be focused mainly on the Client Acceptance and Onboarding component (which includes client acceptance, periodic reviews, reliance testing and screening) and will also promote the outcomes of an ongoing transformation programme, including the roll out of technology solutions.
Attributes & Technical Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of KYC/Compliance/AML standards
- Strong commercial and strategic awareness
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent knowledge of the client service offering, products, operational processes and controls relevant to the Client Acceptance & Onboarding (including KYC & screening)
- Experience in leadership with an ability to display diplomacy and good judgement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to effectively convey complex technical information in a clear and concise manner
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with natural ability to adapt language and communication style to suit the intended recipient
- Ability to collaborate closely with other technology and business teams/divisions to ensure a consistent approach and alignment to group strategy
- Effective planning and organisational skills to manage competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain good relationships with all levels of management and staff
- Advanced business analysis skills to understand business needs
- Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to make meaningful contributions to solution design, to ensure due regard to the business perspective
- A minimum of 7 years of experience within TCSPs or other relevant industry
- Leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- A sound understanding of the clients, services, people, processes and data associated with the relevant component
- Experience of operational improvement projects and initiatives
- Experience of working with business systems and applications in a financial/professional services organisation
- Business analysis experience and ability to work closely with senior management to identify and implement efficiencies and continuous improvement
- Professional fluency in written and oral English
At Vistra, we believe in putting our employees' well-being first! This is a remote role with occasional travel to the London office for meetings.
Other benefits include:
- 7% employer pension contribution, rising to 8% in April 2025. 3% employee contribution
- 25 days holiday plus 1 day's birthday leave (subject to conditions)
- Family private medical insurance cover and health cash plan
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- Group Income Protection 75% of basic salary (subject to conditions)
- Season Ticket Loan (interest free)
- Ride to Work Scheme (subject to conditions)
- Ability to buy up to one week's annual leave in January each year
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