Compliance Operations Advisor

AT ARAG, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Compliance Operations Advisor to join our friendly and high performing Compliance department to assist in the delivery of Compliance Operations activity.  You will receive full support and training, and the role offers excellent opportunities for development and progression for the right candidate.

Reporting into the Compliance Operations Team Leader, this key role will involve a variety of tasks, to include:

• Support in the delivery of the compliance plan, ensuring appropriate record keeping
• Assisting in the production and delivery of accurate and timely compliance related Management Information to the wider business
• Analysing new business partner applications, carrying out appropriate due diligence, developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders to enable effective and efficient response to new business applications
• Assisting in the preparation of committee meetings, including compiling pack contributions and liaising with relevant stakeholders to draft meeting agendas
• Ensuring accurate minute taking of committee meetings as requested  
• Investment in personal development as a compliance professional through to enhance and maintain technical knowledge, commercial acumen and soft skills
• Undertake sanctions screening activity in line with policy and ad-hoc as requested by the business
• Assisting in the management of the policy universe, ensuring appropriate reviews are undertaken by business areas

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience of working in a financial services environment. Ideally, you’ll also have knowledge and understanding of relevant financial services regulation and legislation but full training will be given.

Other key requirements include:

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Critical thinking, analytical and strong problem solving skills
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to research, plan and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Energy, enthusiasm and curiosity coupled with a desire to challenge the status quo

 
 
If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.

ARAG UK has been helping businesses and individuals gain access to justice for over 40 years. It’s our founding principle to enable everybody, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights.

Thousands of businesses and individuals defend or pursue legal action each year safe in the knowledge that ARAG are paying their legal bills. Our businesses include a legal expenses insurance company and a law firm with many opportunities in both areas.

We have always been aware that it’s the people that really make it happen; the quality of our people defines the quality of the company, the service we offer and the good outcomes for our customers, so we’re committed to creating a great place to work for our employees.

We believe it is an exciting time to join ARAG. You can expect an organisation that will challenge and develop you to progress your career.  

By giving you every opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally, we also pride ourselves on having an open, inclusive and high energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places our customers at the very heart of everything we do.

If you are keen to become part of our exciting future then we would love to hear from you. In addition to the very genuine development opportunities we provide we also offer a generous reward and benefits package.