Willow Resourcing

Head of Compliance (SMF16) - Consumer Lending If you're looking for a Head of Compliance role within the consumer lending arena that offers plenty of flexibility, then look no further. 4-day working week with a full-time salary Work predominantly from home if you wish, only going into the Gloucester office once a fortnight, or go in more often if you'd prefer to do so If that wasn't enough, I'll even throw in The potential to progress to Chief Compliance Officer The opportunity to work with a very ambitious business on a serious growth curve, expecting to grow their loan book 3-4 times per year for the next 5 years This established FinTech lender has been grown its loan book considerably over the last few years and is now expecting to grow it 3-4x per year, every year, for the next 5 years! The firm has operated a 4-dya working week very successfully for a number of years, with staff working a full week condensed into 4 days. They also have a really flexible working policy. You can work predominantly from home if you wish, only going into the Gloucester office once a fortnight, you can go into the office every day, or anything in between, it's entirely up to you. Whatever suits you and your circumstances best. You'll manage a small team of 2, you'll lead the core compliance initiatives and the company's control framework by building relationships with key stakeholders, promoting an ethical working environment and successfully driving through regulatory change. You'll provide regulatory advice, guidance and challenge to the business, promote a culture of continued improvement in the quality of the customer experience and ensure the fair treatment of customers is at the heart of the business. It is envisaged that you'll also take on the MLRO responsibilities in due course. You'll be experienced in a similar senior Compliance role (ideally an SMF16 position) within a regulated Consumer Lending environment with a strong working knowledge of the associated regulatory framework, including the FCA handbook (CONC, DISP, SYSC etc.) and Consumer Duty. If so, click apply and send over your CV. Not got an up to date CV? Don't worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on for a confidential discussion or email me at telling me that you're interested. We'll pick it up from there. Company: Successful point of sale retail finance provider Location: Gloucestershire Workplace: Hybrid Working Reference: 415220 To apply for this position, please click on 'Apply Now' button or email your CV together with details of your current remuneration to quoting reference 415220 . Willow Resourcing, 2nd Floor, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB.

Senior Compliance Monitoring Analyst (Insurance) Fancy joining a business as ambitious as you are? This is an opportunity to join a highly successful insurance firm that's been enjoying considerable international growth in recent years. It's been a really exciting journey so far and they've got an exciting future ahead. This is your chance to be part of it. This growth creates opportunities. Opportunities to really broaden your experience and to also develop your career. You'll also love the collaborative and inclusive culture that the firm provides. This is an environment where your voice will be heard, and your views and opinions will be welcomed. You'll support with the creation and delivery of the compliance monitoring plan, conducting thematic reviews to identify and assess compliance risks across all areas of the business and performing fact-finds and desk-based monitoring to evaluate adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. You'll present findings and recommendations to senior management and other relevant stakeholders, tracking and monitoring the implementation of corrective actions to ensure timely closure. You'll have gained good Compliance Monitoring experience with the insurance industry, preferably in the London market. You'll need a detailed understanding of the FCA rulebooks impacting the insurance sector and must possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This is a fully office-based role and so you must be happy working in the London office 5 days a week. Interested? Click apply. Not got an up to date CV? Don't worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on for an informal chat or email me at . We'll pick it up from there. Company: Ambitious international insurance underwriting group Location: London Workplace: Onsite Salary: To c.£80k + excellent bonus (to 40%) Reference: 415214 To apply for this position, please click on 'Apply Now' button or email your CV together with details of your current remuneration to quoting reference 415214 . Willow Resourcing, 2nd Floor, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB.

Are you looking for greater flexibility to work from home? Or perhaps you're just keen to play a key role in the growth of an ambitious RegTech consultancy? That's what's on offer here. You'll be working for an established, market-leading RegTech firm that is growing fast, and you'll have the flexibility to work predominantly from home, with occasional visits to their London or Manchester office, whichever is most convenient. This is an exciting time to join as the business is geared for growth and this role will play a key role in facilitating that expansion, both in the UK and overseas. In this client-facing role, you'll work closely with a broad variety of Financial Services firms to understand their Financial Crime technology requirements, before liaising with internal product development teams to build bespoke solutions in line with those needs. You'll also be responsible for the resource allocation of a small team of c.6 consultants, ensuring all client commitments are met and projects are delivered successfully and on time. You'll be a genuine Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert with an excellent understanding of emerging AML technologies and trends, such as AI and blockchain. You'll have a keen interest in Financial Crime technologies and systems and be able to 'speak the language' in order to work effectively with IT engineers and product developers. You'll almost certainly have experience of working in a similar RegTech environment and have a proven track record of developing new business opportunities. Interested? Click apply. Not got an up to date CV? Don't worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on for an informal chat or email me at . We'll pick it up from there. Location: Greater ManchesterLondon Workplace: Remote Working Reference: 415204a To apply for this position, please click on 'Apply Now' button or email your CV together with details of your current remuneration to quoting reference 415204a . Willow Resourcing, 2nd Floor, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB.

Part-Time Head of Compliance & MLRO (SMF16 & 17) Looking for a part-time Head of Compliance role with plenty of flexibility? That's what's on offer here. 2-3 days per week, structured to suit you, with the bulk of your time spent working from home, visiting the London office 2 or 3 times a month. This established investment management firm is already authorised but is looking to extend its permissions over the coming year, and you'll be responsible for project managing these additional applications. You'll be responsible for ensuring the business operates compliantly, taking on responsibility for both Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance for the firm. You'll adopt a balanced and reasoned approach to the interpretation and application of regulatory rules and guidance, ensuring the business meets its investors' needs, its regulatory requirements and its business objectives. You'll also undertake horizon scanning to keep the leadership team abreast of any changing regulatory requirements, ensuring the business responds accordingly. You'll be an experienced senior Compliance specialist familiar with operating at this level within the Investment Management arena, ideally as an SMF16. Previous pensions management experience would be advantageous but is not essential. You'll have a proven track record of senior stakeholder engagement, whilst excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills are essential. You must also be happy working in a hands-on manner - you'll never be far from the coalface. Interested? If so, click apply and send over your CV. Location: London Workplace: Hybrid Working Reference: 415192 To apply for this position, please click on 'Apply Now' button or email your CV together with details of your current remuneration to quoting reference 415192.

Looking for your first Head of Compliance or SMF role? It can be tough to secure your first Head of Compliance role. And it's even tougher when the market is tricky, and clients always seem to opt for the more experienced candidates. But this is a genuine opportunity to make that step up. And don't worry if you're already operating at this level, we'd love to hear from you too. Operating in a standalone capacity initially, you'll be working for a small Discretionary Investment Manager, with around £4bn AUM. You'll oversee the management and ongoing development of a comprehensive Compliance Monitoring Plan, Operational Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) and Internal Capital and Risk Assessment (ICARA) to ensure the business complies with all relevant laws and regulations. You'll provide ongoing Compliance advice to the Board and also assist with the firm's Risk Appetite Statement, Operational Risk and Liquidity Risk Management programmes. In your capacity as MLRO you'll review the adequacy of EDD, CDD, KYC and KYB other related processes as well as the overall AML/CTF framework and provide ongoing assessment of Financial Crime risks facing the business. You'll be an experienced senior Compliance specialist with experience gained within the Investment Management arena. You'll have a proven track record of senior stakeholder engagement as well as team management and development. Excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills are essential. You must also be happy working in a hands-on manner - you'll never be far from the coalface. Does this sound like you? Are you up for the challenge? If so, click apply and send over your CV. Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Workplace: Hybrid Working Reference: 415182 To apply for this position, please click on 'Apply Now' button or email your CV together with details of your current remuneration to quoting reference 415182. Willow Resourcing, 2nd Floor, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB.

Operational Risk Manager Retail Banking Location: Chatham, Kent (Hybrid Working Model) Salary: To £55k + bonus + benefits Are you looking for the right platform to propel your Operational Risk career to the next level and beyond? You know what it's like. You've got some good Operational Risk experience under your belt but you're struggling to see how you can really push on within your current business. You need to be part of an expanding, high calibre Operational Risk department where you can gain some great experience and make the most of opportunities for your own career development. Well, that's exactly what's on offer here - an Operational Risk Manager role with a leading challenger Bank that believes in doing things differently, putting people before profit. The customer is at the heart of everything they do, whilst they also take career development seriously for all their staff. And that means this could be just the start of a long and successful career for you. It's also a great place to work. Don't just take my word for it - they're one of The Sunday Times 'Best 100 Companies to Work For'. As an Operational Risk Manager, you'll be leading on the embedding of the Group Operational Risk Management Framework, enhancing the business' risk culture, providing support, insight and challenge. You'll also provide 2nd line oversight of Operational Risk, including Risk & Control Self Assessments (RCSAs), event / incident management, risk analysis, monitoring and reporting. You'll already have gained some strong Operational Risk Management experience within a Retail Banking or Mortgage Lending environment and have a good understanding of the associated FCA regulations. You'll also have practical experience of Operational Risk Management processes and methodologies and will possess excellent stakeholder management skills. Interested? Click apply. Not got an up to date CV? Don't worry, send over what you have and we'll pick it up from there.

Operational Risk Manager Retail Banking Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid Working Model) Salary: To £55k + bonus + benefits Are you looking for the right platform to propel your Operational Risk career to the next level and beyond? You know what it's like. You've got some good Operational Risk experience under your belt but you're struggling to see how you can really push on within your current business. You need to be part of an expanding, high calibre Operational Risk department where you can gain some great experience and make the most of opportunities for your own career development. Well, that's exactly what's on offer here - an Operational Risk Manager role with a leading challenger Bank that believes in doing things differently, putting people before profit. The customer is at the heart of everything they do, whilst they also take career development seriously for all their staff. And that means this could be just the start of a long and successful career for you. It's also a great place to work. Don't just take my word for it - they're one of The Sunday Times 'Best 100 Companies to Work For'. As an Operational Risk Manager, you'll be leading on the embedding of the Group Operational Risk Management Framework, enhancing the business' risk culture, providing support, insight and challenge. You'll also provide 2nd line oversight of Operational Risk, including Risk & Control Self Assessments (RCSAs), event / incident management, risk analysis, monitoring and reporting. You'll already have gained some strong Operational Risk Management experience within a Retail Banking or Mortgage Lending environment and have a good understanding of the associated FCA regulations. You'll also have practical experience of Operational Risk Management processes and methodologies and will possess excellent stakeholder management skills. Interested? Click apply. Not got an up to date CV? Don't worry, send over what you have and we'll pick it up from there.

Senior Compliance Assurance Manager Retail Banking Location: Chatham, Kent (Hybrid Working Model) Salary: £60k - £75k + bonus + benefits Do you love managing, coaching and developing Compliance teams? This is an opportunity to lead a small team of 5 (2 managers, 3 officers), helping ensure they realise their potential and deliver high quality work. This represents a great opportunity to really make your mark whilst helping your team take their careers to the next level. You'll be working for a leading challenger Bank that believes in doing things differently, putting people before profit. The customer is at the heart of everything they do, whilst they also take career development seriously for all their staff. And that means this could be just the start of a long and successful career for you. It's also a great place to work. Don't just take my word for it - they're one of The Sunday Times 'Best 100 Companies to Work For'. You'll lead and deliver robust risk-based compliance assurance activity across all the Bank's operations, including its subsidiary businesses. You'll manage the planning, execution and reporting against the Compliance Assurance Plan, including thematic reviews and customer journeys, providing concise reports highlighting key issues and recommendations for improvement actions. You'll coach your team through the entire process, ensuring the reviews are deep and thorough and all potential issues are identified and reported. You'll be an experienced Manager in either Compliance or Internal Audit within the Financial Services arena (Retail Banking or Mortgage Lending preferred). You'll have a proven track record of managing, mentoring and coaching teams and strong technical knowledge, ideally including BCOBS, MCOB, DISP, SYSC and SMCR. Interested? Click apply. Not got an up to date CV? Don't worry, send over what you have and we'll pick it up from there.

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Reporting directly to the CEO, you ll be responsible for ensuring the business and it s Appointed Representatives comply with all statutory and regulatory obligations, including those under SMCR. You ll design and implement the Compliance Monitoring Plan and undertake regular horizon scanning to identify emerging risks and potential areas of non-compliance, providing advice on appropriate mitigating actions. AS MLRO you ll receive and evaluate reports of any suspicious activity, reporting to the NCA if required. You ll also oversee the implementation of AML and CTF policies and procedures and conduct an annual AML risk assessment across all business activities. You ll either be an experienced Head of Compliance / Compliance Officer (SMF16/17) or someone ready to step into their first such role. You ll have gained this experience within retail investments, insurance or corporate finance and must understand the need to balance strong governance with commerciality. After all you ll be helping the business achieve its ambitious growth plans!

A Head of Credit Risk is required by a B2B Lending FinTech start-up to join the founding team ahead of their launch in the UK and US next year. The firm has secured pre-seed funding with a world-leading investor and the leadership team have a proven track record in raising capital and growing successful businesses. They operate a hybrid working model where you will be able to split your time between home and the office in the City. Equity is on offer (initially focused on UK-based options) for the successful individual. This is a broad role where you'll be able to design and shape the rules and policies which underpin our underwriting. You'll work hand-in-hand with product and engineering to ensure the best onboarding and underwriting experience through a build and partner approach. In addition, you will support the CEO with financial modelling and own the risk and loan portfolio modelling alongside working with third parties where required (e.g. debt funders and consultancy support). In due course, you will also be recruiting the first team members into your team. Responsibilities will include Developing Decision Engine rules for new lending products Operating as a key stakeholder for CTO in determining product build and requirements Building Operational and Risk models used to determine portfolio management strategy Developing credit and risk policy frameworks Assessing/testing applications for new lending requests to analyse credit worthiness, carrying out due diligence as per company requirements Hiring, leading, managing and coaching the Credit and Risk team as the business grows Directly shaping the culture and direction of the organisation as a leader in the organization You will be a highly experienced Credit Risk professional with deep expertise in the credit lifecycle from origination to collections. Experience from a B2B (SME) lending environment is strongly preferred, although exceptional candidates from the consumer lending arena will also be considered. You will have experience of building a product 'from scratch' alongside product or engineering specialists or at least the aptitude and desire to do so. Any experience of Python, SQL or R as well as any analytics experience would be advantageous but is not essential.