Regulatory Policy Specialist

Who are 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 are currently looking for a Regulatory Policy Specialist (FCA Liaison & Corporate Oversight) to join our growing compliance team. In this role, you will play a key supporting position, ensuring our organisation meets its corporate responsibilities to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Your responsibilities will include liaising with the FCA Supervision Team to support our Proactive Engagement Programme, overseeing the effective operation of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR), and ensuring timely and accurate regulatory reporting.

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

• Assessing and tracking incident notification to FCA
• Conducting rule breach reporting
• Meeting regulatory reporting requirements
• Supporting Operations in the maintenance of Training and Competence (T&C) Policy and oversight of the business in its adherence to the T&C Scheme
• Implementing and maintaining compliance owned regulatory policies and procedures
• Supporting effective engagement with key stakeholders, including the Risk
  Audit & Compliance Committee, the Executive Management Team, Governance forums and clients

What we're looking for

• Proactive, discreet, communicative, pragmatic and possess a methodical approach
• Proven Financial Services sector experience
• Detailed knowledge of FCA rules and regulations
• Strong understanding of regulatory structure and process, regulations and their underlying principles
• Ability to produce concise reports for managers and clients
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Ability to undertake travel to other locations as reasonably required.
• Self-starter and willing to work on a wide variety of topics.
• Strong questioning attitude to regulatory requirements
• Strong focus on action and results - understands shared ownership of compliance outcomes with business areas

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!