Job Description

Are you ready to chart your own career path? At SJP we need talented individuals like yourself to support our evolving culture. If you're seeking an employer that is passionate about excellence, innovation and autonomy, SJP could be the place for you.

At a glance:

Location:

Cirencester Office

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Employment Type:

Permanent

Seniority:

Mid-Senior Level

What you'll be doing:

The highly skilled and experienced Life and Pensions compliance professional who will, as SMF16 for SJUK ad SJPIA, lead and oversee the Compliance activities for those entities. The role is also responsible for leading the Compliance Advisory team for the SJPUK and SJPIA entities. As trusted advisor able to provide high quality subject matter expertise and advice to the Group Compliance Director and the wider business on regulatory issues impacting SJPUK and SJPIA to ensure SJPUK and SJPIA meet regulatory expectations and industry good practice.


The role reports directly to the SJP Group Compliance Director. The role will also work to support the SJPUK and SJPIA Chief Risk Officer to discharge their responsibilities including reporting on Compliance matters to the SJPUK and SJPIA Chief Executive Officer and to the SJPUK and SJPIA Executive Committees and Boards.


Key Responsibilities:


Lead on setting the compliance priorities for SJPUK and SJPIA. Maintain a core understanding of the regulatory priorities and issues for SJPUK and SJPIA.

Act as trusted advisor and demonstrate judgement on regulatory matters. Clearly signpost regulatory risk. Provide top quality advice and subject matter expertise to the Group Compliance Director, wider Compliance team and business on regulatory issues impacting SJPUK and SJPIA. Input into the Compliance Planning cycle for SJPUK and SJPIA. Provide clear concise reporting to relevant Boards and governance and management fora on regulatory priorities and issues for SJPUK and SJPIA. Present, where appropriate, on regulatory issues impacting SJPUK and SJPIA to the SJP Board, ExCo and other relevant governance and management fora and engage with the leadership team and wider business on regulatory issues. Provide subject matter expertise, advice and challenge to regulatory and strategic projects relevant to SJPUK and SJPIA. Highlight regulatory risk. Provide subject matter expertise and advice on regulatory change impacting SJPUK and SJPIA to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory expectations and industry best practice.

Working with the Regulatory Engagement team support the FCA and PRA supervisory relationships.


What skills do you need?

Detailed regulatory knowledge of the Life and Pensions sectors Good product knowledge, including pensions, collective investment schemes and other investment products. Extensive experience in Compliance Advisory roles within financial services, with strong understanding of the three lines of defence model. A demonstrable understanding of the relevant risk, compliance and regulatory considerations for SJPUK and SJPIA, including current areas of regulatory focus. A relevant professional qualification in financial advice and / or compliance industry qualification (CISI/CII or similar)

What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do,

whether that's through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.

We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay) Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit) 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments

We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking 'apply' below and our team will be in touch.


As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.