Senior Compliance Specialist

Senior Compliance SpecialistYou could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.Who are Diligenta?Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best-in-class Platform-based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as ‘home’ by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.Summary of the roleAs a Senior Compliance Specialist, you will play a key technical and advisory role in ensuring Diligenta and the services it provides to its customers remain compliant with FCA rules, requirements, and principles. You will provide regulatory oversight, support strategic initiatives, and help foster a culture of compliance across the organisation. This role involves working collaboratively with internal teams, clients, and third‑party providers to monitor regulatory risk, recommend and agree remedial actions, and ensure operational compliance on a day‑to‑day basis.Benefits33 days including Bank HolidaysEligibility for an annual discretionary bonus schemePersonal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods.Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest‑free Season Ticket loans.A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing.A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer’s Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement LeaveA contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%… Group Life Assurance (‘Death in Service’) & Group Income ProtectionWhat you’ll be doingProviding regulatory advice and guidance to business areas to ensure Diligenta operates without regulatory enforcementProvide second line regulatory oversight for client accounts and third‑party outsourcers; producing regular and ad‑hoc regulatory reports and promoting a culture of complianceRepresenting Compliance in strategic projects and initiatives, offering regulatory support and challengeMonitoring regulatory risk exposure, agreeing remedial actions, and supporting assurance to clients and senior compliance leadershipMaintaining oversight of regulatory policies, processes, training, and internal controlsChairing internal forums and committees; training and mentoring Junior Compliance Specialists and providing guidance to less experienced colleaguesBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersEnsuring Retail Conduct Risk and Consumer xpwpeyx Duty outcomes are considered and addressedWhat we’re looking forProven compliance experience (minimum 5 years) within the financial services industry, ideally with a life and pensions backgroundSolid understanding of FCA rules, TPR regulations, and HMRC requirementsExperience providing oversight and acting as regulatory expert for change initiativesAbility to influence management and propose regulatory solutions with impactCommercial awareness and ability to assess compliance implications of business initiativesStrong analytical and decision‑making skills; experience of interpreting regulatory requirements and communicating to business stakeholdersExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and challenge management informationExperience working in outsourced environments and project settings is desirable#J-18808-Ljbffr