Compliance Officer
London Area, United Kingdom
Purpose
Help develop Lockton’s response to emerging regulatory risk and developments in the regulatory landscape. Contribute to Compliance’s assurance activities that ensure the business has the procedures, skills and tools it needs to deliver services and meet its strategic objectives. To help develop and maintain adequate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the FCA Handbook across the business, provide training and guidance on the regulatory framework and provide support to all functions within the Risk & Compliance Unit.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support to the Head of Compliance
Escalating major issues and/or highlighting where trends exist to the Head of Compliance
Implement best practice strategies and to gain knowledge of office specific business activities.
Contribute to the overall development of the Compliance function’s strategy
Drive forward development of Management Information and Business Insights
Consider the impact of any matters of concern or changes that arise in the business, from our regulators, the insurance market or European Commission.
Responsible for horizon scanning and identification of emerging regulatory issues
Ensure Lockton has in place robust and effective procedures to mitigate regulatory risk
As required, responsible for regulatory submissions via Connect, Gabriel and any other FCA notifications
Record breaches and complaints, ensuring appropriate records are maintained and lessons learned with corrective actions implemented to prevent future problems.
Requirements
Essential
A solid understanding of the regulatory framework, particularly SMCR and ICOBS and their application within the business.
Ability to identify opportunities for business efficiency, develop and implement internal systems and controls.
Relevant transferable experience gained from a compliance role
Ability to build effective and positive business relationships, and deliver solutions to stakeholders
Ability to be professional and tactful in negotiation – to listen and be influential in achieving objectives
Proven ability to be flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing environment
Proven ability in problem solving skills, including the ability to resolve complex issues and devise actionable solutions
Ability to compile, analyse and interpret management information and data to facilitate decision making
Desirable
An understanding of or working knowledge of the legal and general principles applicable to insurance
An understanding of or working knowledge of the nature and structure of the insurance industry
An understanding of or a working knowledge of the broking process
An understanding of or a working knowledge of how to mitigate E&O