Assistant Manager

Our client seeks an Assistant Manager to join their High and Medium Impact Division (HMI). Key Responsibilities: Assist with effective and efficient supervision of high and medium impact firms. Assist HMI completing all deliverables and support other Divisions as may be required. Manage the adherence to timeframes imposed on regulated entities and support any remedial measures. Assist in developing and maintaining the systems, procedures and controls. Assist in preparing risk assessments for regulated entities. Assist in identifying and assessing potential risk trends and supervisory themes. Assist in undertaking of internal and external stakeholder engagement. Participate in inspections of regulated entities. Develop and maintain effective relationships with regulated sectors, individual entities, regulatory agencies, relevant industry bodies and government agencies. Ensure that enquiries (including complaints against regulated entities) are dealt with timely and efficiently in a courteous and constructive manner. Produce and otherwise assist with the production of papers and reports on various matters and periodic reports to the Board. Support the HMI Manager/Senior Manager as may be required. Contribute to introduction of new or amended legislation, guidance, policies and procedures to ensure regulatory requirements remain appropriate and comply with international standards. Volunteer/take on additional projects/tasks to support HMI and carry out any other duties as required. Key Skills & Experience: Holds, or is working towards, a professional qualification relevant to the financial services industry. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Relevant finance sector industry experience in an operational, compliance, assurance, risk or audit role. A working knowledge of Financial Services and associated legislation, regulation and guidance. Demonstrates effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical skills, a flexible attitude and the ability to quickly and accurately assimilate information. Proven ability to build and maintain working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Ability to prepare, and actively participate in meetings with senior stakeholders both internally and externally. Ability to work under pressure, manage a workload of varied complexity, to manage competing priorities and to deliver against deadlines. Strong working knowledge in relation to risk and risk frameworks would be desirable.
If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 16175