Risk And Compliance Consultant in London

****Risk and Compliance Consultant****

Robert Half is working with a finance brokerage firm based in Birmingham that provides retail and wholesale financing solutions and they are looking for their next Risk and Compliance Consultant.

Role Responsibilities:

• Act as a compliance officer for the UK, Ireland and Netherland offices for the companies financial services division.
• Directing and participating in the risk and compliance education of the Northern European region, ensuring ongoing and follow up education including regulations, policies, procedures and trends.
• Developing, initiating and revising policies and procedures for the general operation of the business unit's compliance program and its related activities.
• Identifying potential risk and compliance vulnerabilities; developing corresponding corrective action plans for resolution of these issues and providing guidance for use in future situations.
• Supporting business in assessing and testing compliance risks and implementing controls to mitigate risks.

Role Requirements:

• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to the banking and financial services industry (including FCA consumer credit, anti-money laundering), identify, respond, and take appropriate actions to ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of regulatory environment; ability to help an organisation comply with regulations and follow the organization-specific policies, procedures and guidelines, affecting business practices.
• Monitors current market practices to ensure alignment with applicable law and regulations.
• Implements and provides training on specific policies or practices based on laws or regulations and corporate compliance program requirements.
• Cites major financial policies and standards that govern one's own line of financial business.
• Explains the purpose and necessity of regulations, policies, and guidelines
• Recognises changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.
• Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.
• Strong understanding of effective communication techniques with an ability to appropriately communicate at all levels of the business.
• Ability to apply processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organisation's exposure to compliance risks.

Desired experience:

• Knowledge of anti-money laundering, data privacy and financial services regulations.
• Previous experience within a compliance officer or risk manager position or a background in audit or legal.

Competitive package:

Salary- £45k - £55k + Bonus + benefits