Compliance Graduate

CA Auto Finance UK Ltd, formerly known as FCA Automotive Services UK Ltd, is an independent automotive finance funder. First established in 1994 as the UK captive finance arm working with the FCA brands, we have gone from strength to strength and in April 2023 we became CA Auto Finance UK Ltd.

This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining our business and if you are interested in joining a people-centric, hardworking and pro-active team, we wish to hear from you.

We are looking for a recent Law Graduate (must have graduated in the last 3 years) to join our Compliance team on a one year FTC basis. The role holder will work closely with the wider business so a friendly and approachable disposition is a must

**PURPOSE SUMMARY**:
The Compliance Graduate assists and provides administrative support to the Compliance Manager in performing his duties relating to Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Data Protection for the three legal entities within the Market.

**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES**:
Provide assistance to the Compliance Manager on the following:

- Track the evolution of rules and regulations and assess any potential impact on activities, processes and procedures and update the periodic regulatory newsletter;
- Perform second level controls according to the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan, follow up on action plans and maintain adequate records;
- Identify and rectify compliance breaches, giving advice to the Management of any changes that need to be made and to follow up on the execution of action plans;
- Perform Anti-Money Laundering controls, activities, projects and definition of training for all staff;
- Support the Data Protection Officer and Deputy Data Protection Officer in all data protection related activities, including controls, definition / review of policies and procedures and definition of training for all staff;
- Update Compliance Policies and Procedures in line with the HQ ones and UK rules and regulations and draft new Policies where required;
- Advise the business on any procedural / process changes from a regulatory perspective;
- Oversee the training on compliance matters, maintain adequate records and to produce periodic reporting for the Management;
- Draft the quarterly / ad hoc compliance reporting to HQ;
- Prepare the quarterly presentations for the Internal Control Committee and other meetings, where required;
- Such other duties as the Management may from time to time reasonably require.

**REPORTING**:
Reports to: Risk, Permanent Control & Compliance Manager

Number of Reports: Nil

**KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Degree or equivalent experience in Business Studies / Business Administration / Economics / Management / Law desirable;
- Knowledge of the regulatory regime and the requirements and guidance issued by the regulatory bodies is desirable;
- Ability to translate said knowledge into suggestions and recommendations to all business areas to adapt and comply with such changes;
- Ability to seek (or encourage others to seek) opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing organisational problems and opportunities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Practical and collaborative approach;
- Excellent Analytical and IT Skills (e.g. Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.);
- Effective self-management and time management skills including the ability to quickly adapt to change

This job description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule and is not part of the contract of employment.

Please note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of right to work in the U.K. and must live within a commutable distance of the office.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: £24,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person