Job Description
We are looking for an individual with integrity to join our team as a Compliance Assistant who will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the compliance framework and culture within AutoProtect Group and the collation and analysis of key compliance performance and outcome measures.
The role
The key responsibilities are:
- Provide support and training on policy and procedures in line with regulatory landscape and market changes
- Educate employees on compliance regulations and the impact of non-compliance on the Group
- Maintain anti money laundering and sanction processes
- Liaison with AutoProtect Clients and Insurers to enable due diligence and audit procedures
- Liaison with divisional / departmental management in regard to accurate measurement and feedback on quality, conduct and performance
- Attend the Compliance Committee in support of the Head of Compliance
- Provide a point of contact for compliance and FCA regulation related queries
- Review and enhance control measures to manage compliant activity and mitigate risk
- Prepare reports for management on the firm’s adherence to regulatory standards and on the effectiveness of controls in place
- To support and manage operational requirements relating to data protection
- Work closely with the Head of Compliance to deliver assurance on compliance and conduct to the Board and Shareholders
- Contribute to product / service development
- To conduct quality assurance reviews through to collation of recommended actions and ongoing monitoring
- Other reasonable duties as required.
The package
· Salary £29,000 ( starting)
· Life Assurance 4x salary
· Enhanced holiday increasing with service
· Enhanced sick pay increasing with service
· Health Cash Plan
· Discount platform offering access to discounts and cashback at over 900 retailers
· Employee Assistance Programme and access to an online Employee Wellbeing hub
The person
- Integrity & strong sense of ethics
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and keen to learn – ability to adapt to changing circumstances, receptive to the new ideas and willingness to learn, applying that learning to perform successfully under new situations
- Solid understanding of Head Office functions inc.
o Compliance o Product development and potential impact of product changes
o Consumer duty – impact on Customer Services, Claims, Products, UW Risks
o IT including systems and reporting requirements
Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- Basic understanding of the practical and technical requirements of the FCA, ICO and any other relevant regulatory and trade bodies
- Strong administrative and process management experience
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for work permits. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.
The company
AutoProtect, Smart Insurance, and Shine! Repairs consolidated to form the AutoProtect Group in 2018. In late 2020, technology firm DealTrak joined AutoProtect Group. Future45(now Digital+) joined in 2021. Bringing these companies into one group allows each to operate independently but harness the collaborative power of a close, cohesive working relationship. We work with vehicle retailers and manufacturers to bring award-winning protection, warranty and insurance products; easy-to-use Finance and Insurance platforms; and high-quality customer services, founded on FCA Treating Customers Fairly principles. iComply Online is a compliance consultancy and auditing firm specialising in FCA regulation within the automotive industry. Working both independently and as a valued part of AutoProtect Group, iComply supports our clients in the drive for positive culture, conduct and compliance in regulated activities.
Our values
Our AutoProtect Group values aren’t simply words and sentences — they stand for what we believe in and how we behave. They act as guidelines for everything we do. When defining our values, we wanted to make sure that they are both practical and aspirational. They challenge us to be the best we can be, but they’re also the moral compass to support us in our actions and decisions as we strive to create remarkable journeys every single day. Whether it’s collaboration between teams as we develop our Navigate system or respecting each other when we’re communicating to solve problems in our daily work, our values support us in how we conduct both ourselves and our organisation.
View our vision and values at Careers - Our Vision (autoprotect.co.uk)
No agencies please
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Roydon road, CM19 5DY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Regulatory Affairs: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person