Compliance Associate - Special Investigations

Compliance Associate - Special Investigations

Location: London- hybrid

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time- 35 hours

Purpose of role

As the Compliance Associate you will work within the Group Compliance function to provide 2nd line support to the Just organisation, with a primary focus on Financial crime mitigation activities.

You will work independently or collaboratively with other Group Risk and Compliance colleagues to develop and deliver analytics capabilities required for a variety of initiatives. Initially, the focus will be on learning, owning and developing/refining the existing analytics (data and voice) capabilities already present in the Compliance team to support Financial crime mitigation activities. You will be expected to understand, learn and deliver end to end investigations, as well as assisting in the investigations of suspicious activity reports raised by the business.

About Just

We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out Financial Crime investigations, independently or under guidance, ensuring they are completed with appropriate diligence, and appropriate records are maintained.

• Provide a high level of service, ownership of cases and demonstrate dedication to ensure good outcomes for customers and risk mitigation for Just.

• Ensure internal disclosures are reviewed by the MLRO, Head of Compliance Monitoring & Financial Crime Investigations or authorised person; and that investigations and decisions are securely recorded and reports made to the appropriate external agencies.

• To provide support in reviewing the effectiveness of systems and controls in respect of financial crime, and recommend changes where appropriate.

• Ensure established processes are followed and adequate recording of activity is undertaken maintained to ensure traceability.

• Proactively build effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders such as Operational areas, Risk and Compliance colleagues and Senior Management in relation to risk identification and mitigation.

• Maintain up to date knowledge of emerging or changing regulations, and proactively take steps to comply and ensure awareness within the team and amongst relevant stakeholders.

• Be proactive in learning and developing knowledge and skills required to perform the role, in particular to achieve higher level of proficiency in tools such as MS-Excel and a working knowledge in analytics tools such as Power BI.

• Demonstrate the ability to adapt and work with team members of various experience levels.

What we’re looking for:

• Prior financial crime risk mitigation experience, case reviews

• Good awareness of MS-Excel features and analysis capabilities

• Awareness of Analytics tools such as Power BI

• Business Report writing experience

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organisational skills

• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written

• Possessing an attention to detail with a focused commitment to achieving quality

• Logical, systematic, adaptable and a self-starter, with the ability to research and gather facts, working to clear guidelines and company standards

• Good level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Office packages, specifically a good level of proficiency in MS-Excel. Desire to learn and achieve a higher level of proficiency in Excel and to proactively learn analytics tools by own initiative.

• Ability to multi-task, including supporting team members on relevant work.

Our behaviours

At Just you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a difference to the lives of those around you. You’ll be part of a company with a strong and distinctive culture - we’re ambitious, curious and collaborative – and every decision we make centres around being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers.

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance

• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday

• Private medical cover and income protection, just in case

• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme

• Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company

• Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders

• A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal

• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Explore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.

Belonging at Just

Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging is critical to our business success, driving innovation and balanced decision making. Our work on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) aims to deliver a brilliant employee experience underpinned by a sense of belonging, where our people feel proud to work at Just.

We remain committed to our publicly disclosed HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter targets and support a wide range of employee network and events, championing issues including intergenerational working, social mobility and neurodiversity.

Application details

Please submit your CV using the 'apply now’ button. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding next steps which may include an initial phone interview and in-person assessment.  

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