Compliance Associate

Our client is a leading Investment and Compliance Management provider in the UK. Due to continued organic growth, they are looking to increase their team of compliance specialists in Newcastle with the addition of two heads.

General Responsibilities:

Assisting with the development of internal policies and procedures
Undertaking check the checker role - file checking and file reviews
Compilation of reports on request
Undertaking specific compliance admin projects
Providing general administrative support to the compliance team
Maintaining/updating systems and databases
Behavioural

Commercial Awareness: must be mindful of the commercial objectives of the firm when delivering compliance assistance
Commitment & enthusiasm: should have a desire to see the firm succeed
Communication skills: should be able to communicate openly and effectively, both internally and externally
Personal Credibility: must be able to establish and maintain trusting relationships
Team working: fosters effective and productive working relationships especially with other offices throughout the UK. Should be considerate to the needs and opinions of others.
Individual working: must be able to work under own initiative identifying when referral needs to be made
Technical

Technical skills: Intermediate MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint
Attention to detail: all work must be completed with the focus on quality
Problem Solving: demonstrates an ability to solve problems in a rational manner
Time management: must be able to prioritise and manage time and tasks effectively; this includes a readiness to delegate where possible
Applicants will ideally be qualified to degree level, though this is not essential. However all applicants must be confident and poses strong written and verbal communication skills. It would also be advantageous to have had previous experience within the Financial Services sector