Governance Support Officer

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. We celebrate diversity promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join the Close Brothers Asset Finance Team where you will workclosely with the Commissions Manager Governance Manager and Senior Governance Analyst the Governance Support Officer to providekey support activity for all Governance team activities.

Working as part of the Sales Operations teamour ideal team member will have previous experience in providingend-to-end commission governance and financial controls oversightwith excellent attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with commission calculation validation and reporting
• Assist with control framework design and embedding
• Produce auditable MI for senior and executive stakeholders including monthly reporting to stakeholders such as Sales Finance and Group Reward
• Act as a key interface between Governance Risk Finance Operations and Sales ensuring incentive design and execution is appropriately controlled challenged and evidenced
• Prepare packs and minutes for various incentives committees and meetings including but not limited to Sales & Incentives Working Group and Steering Committee
• Deputise for the Commissions Manager if required and represent Commissions in various meetings and projects
• Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required.
• Management of risk registers including actively following up outstanding actions

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• A proven ability to develop strong working relationships with key operational colleagues including senior management as well as compliance and risk officers
• Some knowledge of risk management with a broad familiarity with Operational and Conduct Risk
• An analytical methodical and resourceful approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines being self-motivated with excellent time management skills
• An ability to interpret data adapting and responding to change
• An excellent history of high quality personal performance and a desire to exceed expectations

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Knowledge of commissions systems
• Strong level of product and technical knowledge
• The ability to troubleshoot common problems
• Experience in an operational based environment preferred
• Liaise with senior business stakeholders up to ExCo level

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format or any other adjustments are encouraged to email us at or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include:

• Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market.
• Retail : Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers motor finance brokers and insurance brokers and savings products for individuals and corporates.
• Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers funding for commercial properties and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers we are here to help people and businesses thrive over the long term.

Through our deep sector knowledge and expertise focus on delivering excellent and specialist service and strength of established relationships we support our customers through the cycle. Our values of deep expertise consistent service and long-term relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach.

We also recognise our responsibility to help address the social economic and environmental challenges facing our businesses employees and customers now and into the future.