Senior Compliance Manager

Salary Competitive

Based in the Midlands - Hybrid Working

LGPS Central Limited is a fund management company, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), managing the pooled assets of nine Midlands-based local government pension funds.

With combined assets of approximately £45bn, and representing the retirement savings of over 900,000 scheme members across over 2000 employers, LGPS Central Limited’s Partner Funds are; Cheshire Pension Fund, Derbyshire Pension Fund, Leicestershire Pension Fund, Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, Shropshire Pension Fund, Staffordshire Pension Fund, West Midlands Pension Fund, West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority Pension Fund, and Worcestershire Pension Fund.

Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds.

We are looking for an experienced person to join our Legal, Compliance and Risk team based in Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will report to Chief Officer for Legal, Risk and Compliance.

The Senior Compliance Manager will have responsibility to ensure the effective and efficient workings of all aspects of compliance function, including its regualtory obligations. This senior position will lead, manage and direct a compliance team in the delivery of excellent service to internal and external stakeholders and clients. The role takes responsibility for influecing and shaping the Compliance Framework, working closely with the Chair of te Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and liasion with regulators, specifcally the FCA.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant investment industry or compliance related qualification as well as knowledge and experience in the financial industry. You will be expected to continuously update your learning and knowledge in post.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience/Competence

• Experience in a compliance role, from working in an FCA authorised investment management firm
• Practical knowledge of FCA COBS, SM&CR and AIFMD
• Experience of developing and implementing compliance frameworks
• Ability to monitor and assess achievements against performance targets, quality standards and service agreements that align with LGPSC
• Ability to assess and interpret compliance risk and devise solutions to mitigate
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with advanced skills related to the preparation and submission of regulatory, statutory and compliance reports
• Good business knowledge and understanding and use of technology, complying with and applying appropriate risk management methodologies
• Effective management skills – making decisions, implementing and managing the compliance unit
• Proven ability to foster a culture which has at its core a robust compliance controls framework and client focus
• Promotion of a knowledge and positive-performance culture.
• With energy, drive and a positive can-do attitude
• Ability and confidence to draw out and effectively manage conflict/challenge

Essential

• Leadership and innovation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong influencing skills and diplomacy with good political “nous”
• Client-focused and responsive approach
• Empathy with the public sector ethos
• Demonstrates the strong ethic required for a senior manager in an FCA regulated company

What do we offer?

We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
• An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities
• Welfare and Family-friendly policies
• An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme
• Enhanced pay for new parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support
• Hybrid Working
• Brand New Office Space