Assistant Manager - Compliance Advisory - Workplace Pensions

Description:

Compliance Advisory Manager - Workplace Pensions

Location: London & Reading

Introduction:

Wipro Financial Outsourcing Services Ltd (WFOSL) is looking for a Compliance Advisory Manager - Workplace Pensions with previous experience of advising on policies and SOP's as well as regulatory interpretation covering trust-based Workplace Pensions. This is a new role which will be at the heart of the growth agenda for the organisation. The role will have a primary focus on leading the delivery of one of our core strategic deals, whilst also contributing to the wider development of our financial outsourcing services.

About Wipro Financial Outsourcing Services Ltd (WFOSL):

Wipro Financial Outsourcing Services Ltd. (WFOSL) is a separate legal entity, authorised by the FCA and has been set up by Wipro to provide regulated outsourcing services within the Financial Services industry.

Our client is a leading provider for workplace pension schemes and WFOSL will be providing business and technology process outsourcing services and providing end to end front and back office operations support.

Your Responsibilities:

As a Compliance Advisory Manager - Workplace Pensions you will:
Help set all guidance & Policies beyond just regulatory needs
Advise on proposed Operational Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) pre implementation and suggest amendments and/or enhanced controls where needed
Deliver initial training as transformation commences
Ensure aware of all regulatory changes that may affect the business, analyse as to effect and possible changes in Operations and ensure disseminated to Management as early as possible
Where necessary during Consultation phase engage with Regulators and/or industry colleagues to ensure practical considerations take into account
Assist in implementing any changes to SOPs required (and necessary training provided)
Likewise engage with Regulators when business plans or regulatory permissions change
Advise the business on regulatory interpretation as required on a day-to-day basis
Ensure all required routine training available/delivered as transition phase commences and ongoing for onboarding employees or as annual mandatory training
Advise on breaches and complaints management
Liaise with/oversee offshore colleagues in same function (as to their obligation with local regulatory needs) Mandatory Skills:
Previous experience of advising on Policies and SOPs
Ongoing advisory regulatory interpretation, covering trust-based Workplace Pensions
Previous experience of contract-based pensions and other Retail Investments is desirable Qualifications:
At least Degree Level / equivalent
Relevant industry qualifications (e.g. awarded by CISI, CII, PMI) Desirable Skills & Knowledge:
Expert regulatory knowledge and then how regulation applies across relevant business activities and oversight of such
Ability to work without supervision and under pressure
Efficient and well organised
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Credible and assertive manner
Discretion, tact and resilience
Professional manner with the ability to influence and persuade
Must be a skilled communicator and able to deal with a wide variety of internal stakeholders and financial regulator Application of Individual Conduct Rules:

Standard of conduct is reasonable under all circumstances relating to:
Must act with integrity
Must act with due skill, care and diligence
Must be open and cooperative with the FCA and other regulators
Must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
Must observe proper standards of market conduct Your Benefits:
As a Compliance Advisory Manager - Workplace Pensions, you will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package and training & development in areas to help you improve Equal Opportunities:

Wipro is an advocate for positive change and conscious inclusion. As a global employer, we strive to create a diverse Wipro family by remaining committed to the development of our culture, diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants welcome.

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