Role requirement
Vacancy type
Permanent
Sector
Business Support
Specialisim
Risk & Compliance
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
15942
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
16/01/2025
Closing date
06/02/2025
Job Description:
Do you have experience working in a compliance or assurance function within financial services, and designing and completing monitoring plans? Our client, a financial services firm, has a fantastic opportunity for Head of Compliance Monitoring to join the team on a permanent basis in Newcastle.
Skills/Experience:
- Experience of working in a compliance or assurance function within financial services.
- Experience designing and completing monitoring plans.
- Strong knowledge of the FCA handbook and the financial services regulatory framework
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Positive and self-motivated with a can-do attitude to problem solving.
- Degree educated and or qualifications from recognised industry providers such as CISI, ICA or FSA.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Compliance Monitoring team to ensure effective oversight of all compliance activities.
- Design the annual compliance monitoring plan and oversee agreed monitoring activities, including scoping, fieldwork, documentation and reporting.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on compliance activities and findings to the Board and Committees.
- Assist in the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory returns and requests.
- Completion of due diligence on third parties.
- Contribute to robust and effective compliance controls within the firm.
- Collaborate with other departments to create a culture of compliance.
- Support the Head of Compliance and Deputy Head of Compliance with project work as required.
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary
- Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15942
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Titta has been with Core-Asset Consulting for 18 years, starting her recruitment career with the company. She specialises in Compliance, Financial Crime, Marketing, Pensions, and HR recruitment, with a passion for compliance and HR roles. Titta provides tailored and personal service.
Titta's expertise in Defined Benefit pensions is highly regarded, addressing a niche but critical area. Clients and candidates consistently praise her reliability and commitment to excellence. Known for her detailed understanding of various sectors, Titta is a trusted and respected consultant, continually fostering successful placements and strong relationships within the industry.
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