Business Assurance Specialist

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Quilter Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Business Assurance Team at Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning as a Business Assurance Specialist. As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the effective operations of the core compliance and regulatory risk control activities. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and assessing financial advice, supporting the team with wider thematic reviews, and helping to refine key processes. This is a newly formed team, and you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning's aspirations.

Responsibilities:
  • Deliver Business Assurance control checks and Business Assurance reviews, based on the framework of QCFPs business standards and processes.
  • Manage your workload in order that we complete business assurance activity within acceptable timescales.
  • Work constructively with financial planners and paraplanners where cases require collaboration, while maintaining professional impartiality.
  • Ensure professional learning is undertaken and embedded as a result of roll out of new standards, outcomes from QA or other upskilling opportunities.
  • Update internal systems to record progress and outcomes of reviews undertaken.
  • Support with remediation cases where potential or confirmed customer detriment is identified, where applicable.
  • Adhere to all Business Assurances policy and procedures.
  • Escalate any breaches of regulation or infringement of internal processes.

About You
  • Experience of working in a Financial Service environment.
  • A broad understanding of the Financial Planning markets in terms of Advice, Product Providers & Lenders.
  • A broad knowledge and understanding of Financial Service Regulation such as RDR, MIFID ll, SDR, Supervision and Oversight, Data Protection, Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Crime, Data Security and Consumer Duty.
  • Strong analytical approach and inquisitive nature.
  • A professional attitude including a professional telephone manner and professional communication skills are essential.
  • You will need the ability to cope under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities.
  • You will need a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. As well as management information via systems such as Xplan and Worksmart.
  • Always demonstrate good customer outcomes.
  • Contribute to building a great environment to work in.
  • Operate effectively - treat the business as if it's your own.
  • Own decision and tasks.
  • Build on your own knowledge by self- learning, share knowledge and best practice with your colleagues.

Qualifications
  • Diploma Level 4 Qualified
  • AF3 Pension Transfers (or equivalent preferred)
  • CF6 (or equivalent preferred)
  • ER1 (or equivalent preferred)
  • CF8 (or equivalent preferred)

Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

Core Benefits

Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.

Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.

Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.

Life Assurance: 4x your salary.

Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.

Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.

  • Business Assurance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Quilter Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Business Assurance Specialist to join our team at Quilter. As a Business Assurance Specialist, you will play a critical role in delivering Business Assurance control checks and reviews, based on the framework of QCFPs business standards and processes.You will be responsible for managing your workload to ensure...

  • Quality Assurance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Business Connection Full time

    Quality Assurance SpecialistWe are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team at The Business Connection. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products.Key Responsibilities:Review and identify areas of improvement for production paperwork, ensuring accuracy and...

  • Business Assurance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Quilter Full time

    About the RoleQuilter Cheviot Financial Planning is seeking a highly skilled Business Assurance Specialist to join their team. As a Business Assurance Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing independent oversight of the effective operations of the core compliance and regulatory risk control activities.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and assess...

  • Business Assurance Specialist

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Curve Group Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Business Assurance Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our business, you will be responsible for ensuring that our clients meet the required compliance standards.Responsibilities:Conducting sample QC of KYB reviews of lower risk clients performed by RMs in conjunction with Business Compliance Support...

  • Data Protection Risk Assurance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Job Role: Data Protection Risk Assurance SpecialistYour new company is a Public Sector Client supporting businesses to invest, grow and export.Job Responsibilities:Perform major assurance tasks in the department.Conduct complex/high-profile Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), engaging effectively with project leaders and key stakeholders to identify...

  • Business Growth Specialist

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Simply Business Full time

    Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will have experience in handling commercial insurance negotiations and delivering results. They will also be self-assured and calm in complex situations, able to use good judgement and make well-informed recommendations and decisions.As one of our Business Growth Specialists, you will guide and support sales, business...

  • In-Business Quality Assurance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Citigroup Global Markets Limited Full time

    Job Summary:The In-Business Quality Assurance Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of our wholesale credit risk processes. This position will be responsible for coordinating activities across the In-Business Quality Assurance team in accordance with established standards, Citi policies, and local regulations.Key...

  • Business Assurance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time

    Why This Role? As a Business Assurance Specialist at IDEX Consulting, you will play a key role in ensuring regulatory excellence and compliance within our advisory operations. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of assurance activities, contribute to process improvements, and collaborate with financial planners to uphold high-quality advisory...

  • Business Assurance Technical Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time

    About the Role At IDEX Consulting, we are seeking a skilled Business Assurance Technical Specialist to join our Business Assurance Team. As a key member of this team, you will play a vital role in shaping our processes, ensuring the quality and compliance of our financial advice. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team from its early...

  • Commercial Partnership Specialist

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Quality Assurance Agency Full time

    Role and ResponsibilitiesAs a Commercial Partnership Specialist at Quality Assurance Agency, you will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and measuring the success of commercial partnerships.You will work closely with the Customer Engagement team to identify opportunities and develop proposals that build value and enhance customer perception.The...

  • Business Development Manager

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Quality Assurance Agency Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our team at Quality Assurance Agency. In this role, you will establish and maintain commercial partnerships, working closely with the Customer Engagement team to identify opportunities for growth and value creation.The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of commercial partnerships...

  • Insurance Business Development Specialist

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Simply Business Full time

    Insurance Business Development SpecialistWe're seeking an experienced Insurance Business Development Specialist to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for driving commercial insurance growth and developing strategic relationships with new insurers.Key responsibilities include:Guiding and...

  • Operational Excellence Specialist

    7 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom BT Group Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Specialist to join our Business Assurance team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for driving process improvements and ensuring the highest standards of business performance.

  • Business Assurance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom AWE Full time

    AWE is currently recruiting for a Business Case Assurance Manager for the Finance function. The Business Case Assurance Team is a recently formed group reporting into the Chief Financial Officer.The Team provides advice and guidance on the most appropriate form of business case and support with commissioning the level and timing of assurance and approvals...

  • Business Assurance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Quilter Full time

    About the RoleAs a Business Assurance Specialist at Quilter, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective operations of our core compliance and regulatory risk control activities.The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the Financial Planning markets, including Advice, Product Providers & Lenders, as well as a broad knowledge and...

  • Quality Assurance Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Redline Group Ltd Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join a globally recognised organisation involved in the technology sector of Rugged and Industrial Computers and Integrated Systems.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that products and processes are maintained in line with business and customer requirements.Main...

  • Business Assurance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Quilter plc Full time

    About the BusinessWe are part of Quilter plc, a leading provider of advice, investment platforms, and discretionary fund management. Our company is listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges and manages over £111. We are one of the UK's largest wealth management firms, offering expert discretionary investment management and financial planning...

  • Quality Assurance Specialist

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Gobel & Partner Ltd Full time

    Quality Assurance SpecialistGobel & Partner Ltd is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards.Key Responsibilities:Provide quality engineering support to operations to ensure consistent application of quality techniques...

  • Risk Assurance Specialist

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom BDO LLP Full time

    Risk Assurance SpecialistEstimated salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.We are seeking an experienced Risk Assurance Specialist to join our Technology Risk Assurance team at BDO LLP. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for evaluating risks associated with technology use in businesses across various sectors, including Financial Services.Your...

  • Quality Assurance Specialist

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom careers4a - Jobboard Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join the Redline Group Ltd team in the technology sector of Rugged and Industrial Computers and Integrated Systems.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that products and processes are maintained in line with Business and Customer requirements.Key duties...