Compliance Analyst - Insurance

Monday - Friday

Hybrid

The role

The candidate will support the Head of Compliance, and the compliance team to deliver, maintain and help comply with company regulatory compliance framework and oversee the Intermediary Services' network of Appointed Representatives. The role will also cover the oversight of the global Insurance Services entities acting as a group oversight function.

Key responsibilities

* Assisting with the implementation and monitoring of the Services' (DIS) Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP)

* Assisting with regular oversight of the DIS' existing and growing network of Appointed Representatives (AR's)

* Support the Head of Compliance and team with all acquired businesses within Insurance Services Compliance

* Support the Compliance Manager with the day to day running of the team and any required ad-hoc tasks

* Assist with the launch of new AR's undertake due diligence, review policies and procedures and assist with the updating of DIS internal policies and procedures.

* Making applications on the FCA's Connect system and assisting with the administration of the regulatory RMAR reporting.

* Review financial promotions in line with ICOBS rules and review customer journeys for ARs in the launch phase. Have a proactive approach to help and support the Head of Compliance, and team.

* Assisting the compliance team to undertaking relevant due diligence on new clients and undertake compliance monitoring visits.

* Assist with preparing board reports for each AR and DIS compliance board meetings, Group Risk & Governance Board; Review Insurer audit reports and draw recommended remedial actions to the AR.

* Understand the IDD requirements and ensure all AR's who fall in scope adhere to this important requirement.

* Review Conduct risk reporting forms, assist with risk framework and have a robust approach to compliance monitoring whilst responsible for allocated ARs and working as a team to support entire client AR estate.

* Fundamental requirement is to work closely with the entire team and to support one another.

* To work closely with the Head of Compliance, Compliance Manager, Compliance team, CEO Intermediary Services, CEO Insurance Services, Finance Director, other controlled function Directors, Head of Legal, Legal Counsel, Head of Client Solutions

* To build strong relationships with the key stakeholders, including CEO's, Directors, and Managers of DIS' Appointed Representatives. To work closely with the FCA, FOS, Lloyd of London, PRA, FSCS, CII and other useful organisations such as MGAA and BIBA

* To also help with the provision of compliance oversight support across our captive management business.

Key skills and experience required.

* The candidate should have circa 4 years' work experience preferably in a compliance function within the general insurance sector.

* The Candidate should understand regulatory rules and how changes affect the wholesale and retail market (retail market would be preferable).

* The candidate should be willing to learn, can work on different tasks in a fast-moving environment and have a keen interest in compliance or regulation.

* The candidate should show a positive, can-do attitude and exhibit the right behaviours and live the firms values to help foster a supportive, continuous learning team environment.

* The candidate should have experience of supporting, training, developing and providing timely feedback and direction to wider individuals within a team.

* The candidate should have experience in reviewing financial promotions and have a sound understanding of the appointed representative model.

* Ideally working towards, or having a passion to work towards, a relevant qualification such as the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualification would be preferable.

* Have a sound understanding of the MGA model specifically in relation to the regulatory oversight of appointed representatives and an understanding of the outcomes from the FCA's Thematic review (TR16/6: Principals and their appointed representatives in the general insurance sector).

* A solid understanding of FCA rules such as PRIN, ICOBS, SYSC, PROD and SUP Supervision.

* The candidate should have a good understanding of the implications of IDD, GDPR, the post Brexit environment and the importance of applying the Training and Competence requirements within DIS and across the network of (AR's)