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Regulatory and Pension Oversight, Senior Specialist - 12 month contract

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Job Location drjobs

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Summary

In this role you will be leading the establishment maintenance and enhancement of our internal control framework for the Regulatory Governance & Pension Oversight Team acting as SME across all regulatory governance and pension-related activities and controls.

What Youll Do:

  • Lead with Excellence:Manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives/projects to achieve team objectives.
  • Data-Driven Insights:Leverage data to drive decisions and optimize processes.
  • Compliance Champion:Oversee all pension-related activities ensuring strict compliance with regulations and internal policies.
  • Governance Standards:Uphold governance standards and maintain a robust control environment.
  • Initiative-taking Problem Solver:Identify and address control gaps continuously questioning the effectiveness of all controls.

Core Responsibilities

  • Develops and leads the internal control framework identifying designing implementing and testing controls. Remedies control gaps and enhances effectiveness.
  • Acts as SME for pension processes and governance/regulatory activities across the business providing consultation and analytical support. Advises on audit activities and risk mitigation.
  • Supports management reporting thoroughly documenting findings.
  • Looking to develop and implement data-led control and governance tools that make oversight as efficient as possible.
  • Builds strong relationships with stakeholders sharing best practices and communicating control solutions. Collaborating with outsourced partners to strengthen and streamline process design and automate manual elements of the operation.
  • Accountable for oversight of regulatory and pension activities through the UKPI retail platform ensuring timely and accurate processing.
  • Maintains knowledge of relevant laws and regulations for pension and other relevant tax wrappers.
  • Notifies and assesses risk events and breaches ensuring oversight controls are effective.
  • Accountable for procedures within the Pensions Oversight Team.
  • Oversees platform governance tasks within required timeframes; documents control adherence and assurance tasks with high attention to detail.
  • Manages relationships with outsourced technical operations teams resolving issues and improving processes.
  • Represents the Regulatory & Pension Oversight Team in internal and external meetings providing expert advice for propositional developments.
  • Provides support education and training to crew.
  • Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned.


Qualifications & Experience

  • Significant work experience relating to operational process within the retail investment platform space. Proven experience in audit or a risk-management-based function desirable but not essential.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Extensive broad experience in financial services / asset management; ideally with proven time spent in an oversight or similar operational role.
  • In depth working knowledge of relevant industry regulations (i.e. HMRC FCA tPR etc.)
  • Prior experience with a D2C retail investment platform.
  • Knowledge and understanding of internal control theory and practices; experience in workflow analysis and documentation.
  • Solid analytical skills and understanding of processes technology and operational concepts.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and time management/organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Special Factors

  • Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.


Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

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