Compliance Monitoring Associate

Company DescriptionLawson Conner is a provider of outsourced compliance solutions and software that help businesses navigate regulatory infrastructure, reporting and risk requirements amidst variations in regulations under a global digital landscape. In 2018, it became part of IQ-EQ, the world's fourth-largest global investor services group (by revenue) that combines global expertise with a focus on client service delivery.

Job DescriptionBased in the Newcastle office, you will work alongside a Compliance Manager in an exciting and varying work environment. This role is diverse and will transcend a number of areas in compliance, with a focus on Compliance Monitoring across a portfolio of Appointed Representatives and for the Principal Firms within the Lawson Conner group of companies.

What Is An Appointed RepresentativeAn FCA Appointed Representative is a firm or individual that does not hold authorisation from the FCA but instead acts under the authority of an authorised firm's authorisation known as the principal firm.

Day-to-day As Compliance Monitoring Associate

• Carrying out ongoing monitoring as per the CMP
• Developing deep relationships with the portfolio of ARs and meeting their needs; escalating issues and identifying offboarding risks where appropriate
• Identifying risks and producing management information (MI) in accordance with the Risk Management Framework
• Collaborating with colleagues from across LC and the wider IQ-EQ group
• Assisting with the delivery of the business plan for the Monitoring team and contributing to meeting team objectives
• Enhancing own understanding of regulatory landscape and taking learning opportunities that are offered
• Following the set policies and procedures around managing conduct risk and appropriate AR oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred (Economics, Law, Business), or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrable experience in an FCA regulated firm, within a Compliance or Risk function
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Excellent client facing skills and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent user of Microsoft Office
• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Strong organisational skills
• Hands on approach, and attention to detail
• Desire to work in an dynamic, fast-growing company with all the benefits of working for a broader global Group with blue-chip clients and an ambition to be best in class

Additional InformationAt IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.