Regulatory and Pension Oversight, Senior Specialist - 12 month contract
8 days ago
Manchester
Summary In this role you will be leading the establishment maintenance and enhancement of our internal control framework for the Regulatory Governance & Pension Oversight Team acting as SME across all regulatory governance and pension-related activities and controls. What Youll Do: • Lead with Excellence:Manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives/projects to achieve team objectives., • Data-Driven Insights:Leverage data to drive decisions and optimize processes., • Compliance Champion:Oversee all pension-related activities ensuring strict compliance with regulations and internal policies., • Governance Standards:Uphold governance standards and maintain a robust control environment., • Initiative-taking Problem Solver:Identify and address control gaps continuously questioning the effectiveness of all controls. Core Responsibilities • Develops and leads the internal control framework identifying designing implementing and testing controls. Remedies control gaps and enhances effectiveness., • Acts as SME for pension processes and governance/regulatory activities across the business providing consultation and analytical support. Advises on audit activities and risk mitigation., • Supports management reporting thoroughly documenting findings., • Looking to develop and implement data-led control and governance tools that make oversight as efficient as possible., • Builds strong relationships with stakeholders sharing best practices and communicating control solutions. Collaborating with outsourced partners to strengthen and streamline process design and automate manual elements of the operation., • Accountable for oversight of regulatory and pension activities through the UKPI retail platform ensuring timely and accurate processing., • Maintains knowledge of relevant laws and regulations for pension and other relevant tax wrappers., • Notifies and assesses risk events and breaches ensuring oversight controls are effective., • Accountable for procedures within the Pensions Oversight Team., • Oversees platform governance tasks within required timeframes; documents control adherence and assurance tasks with high attention to detail., • Manages relationships with outsourced technical operations teams resolving issues and improving processes., • Represents the Regulatory & Pension Oversight Team in internal and external meetings providing expert advice for propositional developments., • Provides support education and training to crew., • Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Experience • Significant work experience relating to operational process within the retail investment platform space. Proven experience in audit or a risk-management-based function desirable but not essential., • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience., • Extensive broad experience in financial services / asset management; ideally with proven time spent in an oversight or similar operational role., • In depth working knowledge of relevant industry regulations (i.e. HMRC FCA tPR etc.), • Prior experience with a D2C retail investment platform., • Knowledge and understanding of internal control theory and practices; experience in workflow analysis and documentation., • Solid analytical skills and understanding of processes technology and operational concepts., • Excellent oral and written communication skills and time management/organizational skills., • Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to change., • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Special Factors • Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience. Required Experience: Senior IC Key Skills Athletics,Corporate Banking,Dreamweaver,Facilities,IT Support Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1