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Salary: From £61,029-£76,286 per year
Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist
About Diligenta
Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as ‘home’ by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.
Summary of the Role
We’re looking for the ideal candidate to take on this opportunity to guide the regulatory aspects of technology and risk frameworks within broader systems and corporate oversight. The position has a focus on horizon scanning, regulatory change with the ideal candidate has a knowledge of AI and regulatory technology (RegTech).
All role incumbents must maintain a good working knowledge of applicable FCA principles, specifically including (but not limited to) Consumer Duty and the fair treatment of vulnerable customers to ensure good customer outcomes are at the heart of our culture and all roles and activities. In addition, participate in all required and mandatory training as required.
Please be aware that this role is available in various locations such as: Peterborough, Bristol, Glasgow.
Benefits
33 days including Bank Holidays
Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme
Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)
Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods
Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans
A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing
A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer’s Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave
A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service') & Group Income Protection
Apply to find out about our other benefits
What You’ll Be Doing
Play a key technical and advisory role, providing advice & guidance to business areas, to ensure that Diligenta remains compliant with FCA rules and guidance; provide specialist technical guidance and expertise on regulatory and legislative matters to senior management and operational business managers, in particular to support the Technical Manager in ensuring Conduct Risk and the Consumer Duty are fully considered, as necessary.
Monitor the introduction of new legislation/regulations from relevant regulators/bodies, identifying and analysing those of impact to Diligenta. Provide support and advice & guidance for their communication and implementation.
Provide SME expertise on RegTech and AI oversight and guidance.
Undertake oversight exercises, including regulatory gap analysis and thematic assurance reviews.
Represent Compliance at internal and external Governance forums and committees, ensuring that regulatory considerations and requirements are understood to enable compliant delivery of objectives
As required, provide administration support to the Technical Manager and Head of Regulatory Services & Oversight for liaison with Diligenta’s FCA Supervision Team and its Proactive Engagement Programme.
Support and advise Operations on the maintenance of Training and Competence (T&C) Policy and exercise oversight of the business in its adherence to the T&C Scheme; implement and maintain Compliance owned regulatory policies and procedures, controls across Diligenta and provide training to senior management and staff as necessary.
Support and advise the Risk Audit & Compliance Committee, the Executive Management Team, governance forums and clients on the effectiveness of Diligenta's application of regulatory change; provide support as required to new client pipeline activity.
Deputise for the Technical Manager as necessary.
Support the delivery of the annual Compliance Plan for Diligenta and its clients; and in the areas identified in this profile, support effective engagement with key stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a Compliance role, within a Financial Services company.
Strong understanding of regulatory structure and process, regulations and their underlying principles.
Able to accept a high level of autonomy and take responsibility for decision making on regulatory matters.
Ability to undertake travel to other locations as reasonably required.
Self-starter and willing to work on a wide variety of topics.
Specialist Compliance knowledge in RegTech and AI;
Proactive, discreet, communicative, pragmatic and methodical approach
Able to propose and implement compliance solutions with the required level of personal impact
Able to represent their function at project meetings, forums, committees and in other general meetings with both clients and internally
Ability to recognise compliance implications of business initiatives, but has commercial awareness and can add value to a proposed solution
Able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
Strong questioning attitude to regulatory requirements
Strong focus on action and results - understands shared ownership of compliance outcomes with business areas
Able to review management information and highlight trends and concerns.
Able to produce concise reports for managers and clients.
Able to work independently and with minimum supervision
Proficient in MS Office.
If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!
Apply for this role:
Do you hold valid Right to Work in the UK?
Yes
No
Do you have any convictions or conditional cautions which are currently unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (including traffic offences)?
Yes
No
Are you or have you been the subject of any Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), County Court Judgments (CCJs), Bankruptcy, or any other formal credit related proceedings which have or have not been satisfied?
Yes
No
Have you been referred for this position by Diligenta Employee?
Yes
No
Have you previously worked for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)?
Yes
No
Attach CV
Tick to signal your acceptance of the Diligenta Privacy Policy and the privacy policy of our recruitment partners Sanderson Solutions Group
Salary: From £61,029-£76,286 per year
Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist
About Diligenta
Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as ‘home’ by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.
Summary of the Role
We’re looking for the ideal candidate to take on this opportunity to guide the regulatory aspects of technology and risk frameworks within broader systems and corporate oversight. The position has a focus on horizon scanning, regulatory change with the ideal candidate has a knowledge of AI and regulatory technology (RegTech).
All role incumbents must maintain a good working knowledge of applicable FCA principles, specifically including (but not limited to) Consumer Duty and the fair treatment of vulnerable customers to ensure good customer outcomes are at the heart of our culture and all roles and activities. In addition, participate in all required and mandatory training as required.
Please be aware that this role is available in various locations such as: Peterborough, Bristol, Glasgow.
Benefits
33 days including Bank Holidays
Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme
Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)
Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods
Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans
A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing
A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer’s Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave
A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service') & Group Income Protection
Apply to find out about our other benefits
What You’ll Be Doing
Play a key technical and advisory role, providing advice & guidance to business areas, to ensure that Diligenta remains compliant with FCA rules and guidance; provide specialist technical guidance and expertise on regulatory and legislative matters to senior management and operational business managers, in particular to support the Technical Manager in ensuring Conduct Risk and the Consumer Duty are fully considered, as necessary.
Monitor the introduction of new legislation/regulations from relevant regulators/bodies, identifying and analysing those of impact to Diligenta. Provide support and advice & guidance for their communication and implementation.
Provide SME expertise on RegTech and AI oversight and guidance.
Undertake oversight exercises, including regulatory gap analysis and thematic assurance reviews.
Represent Compliance at internal and external Governance forums and committees, ensuring that regulatory considerations and requirements are understood to enable compliant delivery of objectives
As required, provide administration support to the Technical Manager and Head of Regulatory Services & Oversight for liaison with Diligenta’s FCA Supervision Team and its Proactive Engagement Programme.
Support and advise Operations on the maintenance of Training and Competence (T&C) Policy and exercise oversight of the business in its adherence to the T&C Scheme; implement and maintain Compliance owned regulatory policies and procedures, controls across Diligenta and provide training to senior management and staff as necessary.
Support and advise the Risk Audit & Compliance Committee, the Executive Management Team, governance forums and clients on the effectiveness of Diligenta's application of regulatory change; provide support as required to new client pipeline activity.
Deputise for the Technical Manager as necessary.
Support the delivery of the annual Compliance Plan for Diligenta and its clients; and in the areas identified in this profile, support effective engagement with key stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a Compliance role, within a Financial Services company.
Strong understanding of regulatory structure and process, regulations and their underlying principles.
Able to accept a high level of autonomy and take responsibility for decision making on regulatory matters.
Ability to undertake travel to other locations as reasonably required.
Self-starter and willing to work on a wide variety of topics.
Specialist Compliance knowledge in RegTech and AI;
Proactive, discreet, communicative, pragmatic and methodical approach
Able to propose and implement compliance solutions with the required level of personal impact
Able to represent their function at project meetings, forums, committees and in other general meetings with both clients and internally
Ability to recognise compliance implications of business initiatives, but has commercial awareness and can add value to a proposed solution
Able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
Strong questioning attitude to regulatory requirements
Strong focus on action and results - understands shared ownership of compliance outcomes with business areas
Able to review management information and highlight trends and concerns.
Able to produce concise reports for managers and clients.
Able to work independently and with minimum supervision
Proficient in MS Office.
If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!
Apply for this role:
Do you hold valid Right to Work in the UK?
Yes
No
Do you have any convictions or conditional cautions which are currently unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (including traffic offences)?
Yes
No
Are you or have you been the subject of any Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), County Court Judgments (CCJs), Bankruptcy, or any other formal credit related proceedings which have or have not been satisfied?
Yes
No
Have you been referred for this position by Diligenta Employee?
Yes
No
Have you previously worked for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)?
Yes
No
Attach CV
Tick to signal your acceptance of the Diligenta Privacy Policy and the privacy policy of our recruitment partners Sanderson Solutions Group
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Admin Executive sector. This role in Bristol offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Admin Executive is a plus.