Compliance Officer - Belfast, United Kingdom - Abacus Professional Recruitment

Abacus Professional Recruitment

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Belfast, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Compliance Officer

Client:

Abacus Careers are working with a leading Insurance Group to recruit for a Compliance officer to join the Belfast team.

You will be joining a leader in their field who place strong emphasis on career progression and gaining qualifications to further develop you.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Hybrid Working.
Company Pension Scheme.
Life Assurance.
Private Medical Insurance.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Eyecare Scheme.
Staff insurance discounts.
Continuous learning and development.

Role:

Gain and maintain a sound working knowledge of the regulation affecting the Group, including GDPR.
Assist in setting up appropriate internal systems and controls to ensure that the firm meets its regulatory obligations.
Develop and maintain an internal risk management framework to monitor, mitigate and report on risks within the Group
Report on and/or respond to any appropriate documents published by the FCA, Central Bank of Ireland and/or any other relevant regulatory body affecting the Group.
Act as a point of contact for employees, providing information and advice to the business on regulatory developments and how they relate to the activities of the Group.
Act as a Data Protection Officer for the Group in discharging its responsibilities under GDPR.
Monitor compliance by conducting regular internal audits (in accordance with the Group Compliance Department's audit schedule), produce reports on audit findings and provide feedback to relevant Departments/Individuals within the business.
Participate in and coordinate regular external audits, implement audit findings and provide relevant feedback to the relevant Departments/individuals within the business.
Represent the Group in a professional and compliant manner in dealings with insurers, brokers, product providers, auditors, suppliers, employees, selfemployed agents and regulatory bodies at all times.
Assist the Group Compliance Department in implementing the company's Compliance Plan as outlined in the Compliance Monitoring Schedule.
Prepare monthly management information and 'ad hoc' reports for Senior Management on compliance as required.
Carrying out any other functions deemed necessary to facilitate the effective operation of the Group Compliance Department.
To undertake such internal and/or external training as deemed necessary by the Company
Complete specific tasks and projects to a high standard and submit these in accordance to strict deadlines
Carry out research projects and provide/present management with findings and make recommendations.