Financial Services Risk Manager - Horsham - up to £50,000 Our client is a leading Financial Services company who are going through a period of growth and are keen to add an experienced Financial Services Risk Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for - Chair and contribute to risk committees and other committees within the Group Keep up-to-date with regulatory and industry developments Assist the Group Compliance Director in managing risk throughout the business Provide evaluation reports to the Compliance Director Formulate gap analyses and action plans where required Manage risk in respect of GDPR across the Group Provide annual risk evaluations and annual risk reports Undertake project work Assist with documenting new procedures, systems and controls Act as an internal policy owner for Group policies where deemed appropriate Liaise effectively with senior management in respect of regulatory and commercial issues Assist the Compliance Director in providing a timely response to requests for information, regulatory returns and other data gathering Assist in making all appropriate notifications to the FCA Risk & GDPR Officer responsibilities Produce risk MI monthly Assist with the management of risks as identified through the committee structure Track / coordinate actions and risk mitigations Apply a risk-based and common-sense approach to the compliance risk management process Undertake appropriate reviews of FCA outputs, ensuring that the findings are accurately recorded and handled appropriately so as to mitigate associated risks Produce analysis of internal procedural gaps and make suggestions of actions needed Provide technical support throughout the Group's businesses and to staff Undertake internal reviews of process sufficiency and provide findings to the Compliance Director Provide support to other areas of the Compliance Department Ad-hoc Responsibilities Take on tasks and projects as delegated by the Compliance Director, applying a can-do attitude and a timely approach to work outside that of technical interpretation Complete tasks to a high standard and apply initiative to accommodate for wider issues. Skills and knowledge Detailed knowledge of FCA rules and their interpretation/application Understanding of risk and factors affecting risk within a financial services company Ability to evaluate FCA handbooks and thematic outputs Ability to interpret legal requirements and European directives Ability to engage with and motivate others whilst remaining flexible/adaptable Highly developed analytical, observational and communication skills Understanding of technology and being comfortable working in a technology focused business Qualification requirements Minimum of level 4 Diploma in regulated financial planning (or equivalent), with significant progress towards the achievement of further qualifications desired Experience with a risk function Desirable Qualifications and Experience L6 Advanced Diploma working towards Chartered Status J07 Supervision in a Regulated Environment Significant compliance experience within the financial services, preferably in an investment or insurance environment. An in-depth understanding of FCA/PRA regulatory expectations Experience working within a network, platform or product provider This is a great opportunity to join an established team and career development and excellent benefits are on offer as well as working within a state-of-the-art office - Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm Holiday entitlement starts at 22 days, rising to 25 days plus bank holidays (1 day with each completed year of service) Onsite parking (Horsham) Up to 5% matched employer pension contribution Private healthcare Death in Service which is up to 4 x basic salary Critical Illness Cover up to 2 x base salary Life Assurance Employees Shares Scheme: Eligibility after 1 year's continuous service, the number of shares available each year is decided by the board of Directors. There is no fee for the shares as they are a gift from the Company. Discretionary quarterly bonus available to every member of staff. For further details please contact Marion at Insure Recruitment.