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Audit Manager - Prudential Risk and Finance Audit Birmingham, Yorkshire
Permanent
10/11/2023
25/12/2023
Ricky Sharp
Kind Consultancy is working with a leading global bank which is currently seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join their Internal Audit team in a role focussing on Prudential Risk and Finance Audit. This is a permanent position paying circa £60,000 and is a hybrid role that can be based out of their Birmingham, Sheffield or Edinburgh offices. Key responsibilities of the Audit Manager - Prudential Risk and Finance Audit role will include: - Leading and participating in the delivery of audits, some major and/or highly complex, which provide internal customers and stakeholders with critical assessments of the bank's governance, risk and internal control frameworks. - Ensuring that audit assignments are completed in a timely and efficient manner with due respect to the standards established by Global Internal Audit, industry best practices and the relevant risk and regulatory environment. - Ensuring that audit information requests submitted to management and staff are appropriate and relevant to the scope of the audit. - Designing, planning and executing assignments that are consistent with the nature and scope of the business, its risks and the materiality of those risks. - Completing assignments efficiently and effectively with due regards to the risks, scope, nature and materiality of each business unit For the Audit Manager - Prudential Risk and Finance Audit opportunity, we're looking for candidates who: - Have significant experience of working in a Finance or Treasury role. - Are resilient, and able to navigate difficult conversations confidently and professionally - Have experience of Senior Stakeholder management (essential) - Have a background of work within Risk and Controls, ideally with experience in an Audit role - Have exceptional communication skills in both writing and speech If you're interested in the Audit Manager - Prudential Risk and Finance Audit opening and you have the skills and experience we're looking for, please apply with an updated CV today.
View More Change Oversight Lead West Midlands
Permanent
31/07/2023
25/12/2023
Rebecca Williams
Kind Consultancy is working with a well-established Retail Financial Services business based in the West Midlands which is now seeking a Change Oversight Lead to join them in a full-time permanent position paying up to £55,000 and requiring 1-2 days per week in-office. The Change Oversight Lead will be part of the Risk team, focussing on Change & IT, working with leadership to provide support and challenge in the identification, assessment and treatment of operational risks. Key responsibilities will include: - Supporting the Operational Risk team in embedding the Operational Risk Framework, in accordance with industry best practices and FCA regulatory standards - Providing guidance, support and education to assist departments in identifying, assessing and managing Operational Risks, including facilitating the use of Risk Management systems - Designing and executing the Operational Risk oversight plan for IT and Change - Providing challenge and support over the change agenda through attendance at steering meetings, working groups and go live meetings - Supporting the facilitation of the Risk Event and Dispensation reporting process ensuring root cause analysis is conducted to identify actions that help to prevent re-occurrence - Providing regular reporting to the Operational Risk and Resilience Group, IT and Project Steering groups on Operational Risk management - Advising departments on general Operational Risk matters impacting the business in order to allow the development of an internal control framework to a high degree of effectiveness. Our ideal candidate for the Change Oversight Lead opportunity: - Is PRINCE2 or Agile qualified - Has experience of conducting discreet and thematic reviews in an IT/change context - Has previous Project Management experience within change or IT environments - Has Risk Management experience and the ability to build strong working relationships and challenge business areas on existing processes If you're based in or can commute to the West Midlands, you have the skills and experience we're looking for and you're interested in the Change Oversight Lead opportunity, please apply with an updated CV today.
View More Compliance & Operations Director North West England
Permanent
08/11/2023
18/12/2023
Shai Cassidy
Kind Consultancy is working with a Consumer Credit business in the North West of England which is currently seeking a Compliance & Operations Director to join their team based in the Liverpool area. This is a full-time, permanent position, paying £50,000 to £75,000 dependent on experience, with a hybrid-work model requiring at least 3 days per week in the office. The Compliance & Operations Director will ensure business operations align with legal standards and internal policies. The role will focus on managing and improving operational systems, processes, and best practices that guarantee organisational well-being, with key responsibilities including: - Overseeing and managing compliance with FCA regulations and other legal requirements. - Developing, implementing, and monitoring effective operational strategies and procedures. - Ensuring compliance with consumer credit laws and other financial regulations. - Conducting regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to compliance standards. - Leading the operations team to achieve excellence in customer service and operational efficiency. - Collaborating with other departments to streamline operations and enhance compliance. - Staying updated with changes in legislation and the regulatory landscape affecting consumer credit. For the Compliance & Operations Director opportunity, we're looking for candidates who: - Have proven experience in a similar role within the Consumer Credit industry. - Have extensive knowledge of FCA regulations and Consumer Credit laws in the UK. - Have strong leadership and team management skills and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. - Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. - Holding relevant professional certifications would be an advantage. If you're interested in the Compliance & Operations Director position and you have the skills, knowledge and experience we're looking for, please apply with an updated CV today.
View More Compliance Business Partner (Advisory) West Midlands
Permanent
21/07/2023
31/12/2023
Catherine Tieley
Kind Consultancy is working with a well-established and respected Retail Financial Services business which is currently seeking a Compliance Business Partner to join their West Midlands office in a full-time, permanent role with a hybrid work model paying up to £55,000. The Compliance Business Partner will provide sound, accurate and commercial advice on regulatory (conduct and prudential risk) matters affecting the business, that will enable the business to operate in accordance with industry best practice as well as meeting regulatory standards. Key responsibilities will include: - Managing and leading a small team of Compliance Business Partners. - Developing and extending the team's knowledge and competence in technical areas to minimise the impact of staff turnover and maintain continuity of support. - Providing advice and guidance to the business on technical regulatory issues, utilising broad financial services knowledge to contribute to policy changes to in-house regulations, analysing the impact of regulatory changes, appreciating when potential issues require escalating and ensuring the implementation of any required changes to internal policies/procedures. - Ensuring that the organisation attains the highest standards of conduct and data protection regulatory compliance, in all areas of business operation, to meet all appropriate regulatory and legislative requirements by working closely with first-line colleagues to fully embed the business's regulatory compliance “Traceability Matrix”. - Providing subject matter expert advice on all conduct-related regulatory sourcebooks (BCOBS, MCOB, ICOB, CONC, PERG, SYSC etc.) as well as providing horizon scanning overviews of relevant Prudential Compliance matters. - Meeting regulatory/legislative timescales by providing well-structured, well-considered summaries of proposed regulatory change to the business and collating responses to the regulator as required. Our ideal candidate for the Compliance Business Partner (Advisory) role: - Has 5+ years of experience working in Financial Services and 3+ years of exposure to Compliance/Risk activity. - Has proven team leadership experience. - Is educated to at least A Level (or equivalent) standard and holds Regulatory/Compliance qualifications eg. FPC, CeMAP, AdvCeMAP, CERGI - Has excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with and present to, a wide range of stakeholders from customer-facing assistants to Senior Executive level staff. - Is highly computer-literate If you're interested in the Compliance Business Partner (Advisory) position, you're based in or can commute to the West Midlands and you have the skills and experience we're looking for, please apply with an updated CV today.
View More Contracts Analyst London
Permanent
24/11/2023
25/12/2023
Ricky Sharp
Kind Consultancy is working with a large national Financial Services network which is currently seeking a Contracts Analyst to join them in a full-time permanent role. The Contracts Analyst position pays up to £32,000 and is predominantly remote after an initial week based in their London office with travel expenses covered. The Contracts Analyst will review agreements between finance lenders and finance brokers, with key responsibilities including: - Thoroughly reviewing and analysing contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to identify any unfavourable terms, inconsistencies, or potential risks to the network or its member firms - Ensuring contracts align with industry standards, regulatory compliance, and best practice - Developing a framework to ensure lender contracts are reviewed at the point of onboarding and at renewal of their partnership with the network - Supporting internal stakeholders to scrutinise supplier, sponsor, and other third-party service providers with the aim of achieving favourable terms for the network - Contract negotiation - Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, brokers and lenders, driving contract modifications within contracts that align with company objectives and industry best practices - Collaboratively addressing any concerns, negotiating contract terms that are mutually beneficial - Conducting legal research and analysis to evaluate the fairness and legality of contractual provisions - Identifying any clauses that may require modification - Maintaining organised records of contract reviews, challenges, and changes made Our ideal candidate for the Contracts Analyst opportunity: - Has a strong understanding of contract law, legislation, and legal terminology - Has knowledge of of UK Financial Services Regulation and the wider UK based regulatory landscape - Has analytical skills, with the ability to examine complex contracts and identify key terms and conditions that may have negative implications - Has negotiation, mediation and influencing skills to assist with legal challenges and contract revisions - Is a highly effective communicator in both writing and speech, able to present considerations, make recommendations and collaborate with key stakeholders - Has a pro-active and adaptable approach to evolving regulatory change, industry trends and internal shifts in strategy or focus If you're interested in the Contracts Analyst opportunity and you have the skills and knowledge we're looking for, please apply with an updated CV today.
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