Associate Director - Technology Regulatory Assurance

Recruiter
FIL Investment Management Ltd
Location
Kingswood, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
09 May 2022
Closes
08 Jun 2022
Ref
J29846
Job role
Finance director
Sector
Digital
Experience level
Director
About the opportunity

Department Description

The Technology & Digital function within the UK Business department provides IT services to the global Fidelity business. This includes the development and support of business applications that underpin our revenue, operational, compliance, finance, legal, marketing and customer service functions. The broader organisation incorporates Infrastructure services that the firm relies on to operate on a day to day basis including data centre, networks, proximity services, security, voice, incident management and remediation, together with robust cybersecurity and management oversight.

Technology Risk and Management Oversight (TRMO) is a centralized global team that supports the Head of Technology & Digital (T&D) and the wider department ensuring business value is delivered in a consistent and transparent way. Its scope covers the following core Technology-wide capabilities: Strategy, Operating Model, Oversight, KPIs & Analytics, Technology Risk, External Audits, Technology Resilience, Financial Management, Project Portfolio Management Oversight, Human Risk, Learning & Development, Communications and delivery of cross-departmental Change Initiatives. The Technology Regulatory Oversight (TRO) team is a newly formed function within TRMO focused on ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements, maintaining our policy framework, and managing the oversight of regulatory activities relating to technology.

Purpose of your role

The Associate Director - Technology Regulatory Assurance provides direct support to the Director of Technology Regulatory Oversight. The role will be responsible for driving a risk-based approach to meeting regulatory requirements and for the management of the Technology Policy Framework.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive a risk-based approach to regulatory compliance within Technology
  • Oversee SME input to wider business initiatives and enquiries
  • Produce clear and strategic reporting, providing Technology and the wider business where relevant with a clear view as to the regulatory landscape, including the driving forces affecting future development of Technology policies and strategies
  • Develop and provide insight into Technology compliance by undertaking analysis reviews of enquiries received and upcoming regulatory change
  • Develop, manage and monitor the Technology Policy Framework.


We welcome the following skills and experiences:
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar / equivalent position within a global financial services firm, consultancy or financial regulator
  • Proven track record in Technology regulatory compliance within the financial services sector
  • Significant knowledge of global regulators, regulations and laws relating to technology and financial services
  • Familiarity with Change Management Principles
  • Experience developing, championing, and managing internal compliance programs
  • Experience of working collaboratively with multiple functions within a large financial services firm, consultancy or financial regulator
  • Experience of applying a global approach when working with regional functions / teams of a multi-national business
  • Exhibits personal responsibility and accountability to maintain high standards by continually seeking opportunities to increase efficiency and quality of existing work processes, methods and systems
  • Excellent relationship management skills - ability to effectively communicate, influence and engage at all levels of the organisation
  • Works collaboratively and leverages individual talents in support of company practices and goals
  • Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and good judgement
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


About you

About Fidelity International

Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.56 million customers globally. As a privately-held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25 locations and with $783.6 billion in total assets, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals.

Our Workplace & Personal Financial Health business provides individuals, advisers and employers with access to world-class investment choices, third-party solutions, administration services and pension guidance. Together with our Investment Solutions & Services business, we invest $567 billion on behalf of our clients. By combining our asset management expertise with our solutions for workplace and personal investing, we work together to build better financial futures.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.

We are committed to being a truly flexible employer, encouraging and trusting our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our business, our colleagues and our clients. We offer the maximum possible flexibility over where and when you work for all, considering your role and any local regulations. We call this new approach "dynamic working".

Find out more about what we do, our history, our new approach of "dynamic working" and how you could be a part of our future at https://careers.fidelityinternational.com/about-us

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