Compliance Assurance Analyst

Skills
Analytical SkillsAnnual PlanningAttention To DetailCompliance AssuranceCompliance ManagementCompliance MonitoringLegal Compliance
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Practical knowledge of conduct risk and its impact on a retail bank
  • Experience working in the compliance or audit function within a regulated financial services environment, including experience of compliance monitoring and assurance
  • Working knowledge of the FCA Handbook, especially BCOBS, CONC, SYSC, ICOB and DISP
  • Great knowledge of other important rules and guidance such as the Consumer Duty and Vulnerable Customers
  • Ability to analyse large amounts of information to draw clear conclusions
  • Working knowledge of the role of the Risk and Compliance function
  • Self-motivated, highly organised and focused on executing well
  • Ability to work independently at pace and with changing priorities
  • Ability to build strong, respectful relationships with diverse teams
  • Genuine interest in the role of compliance assurance and its value as a competitive advantage for Monzo
  • Excitement about the future of banking and desire to help shape it

Day to day

  • Making sure teams at Monzo understand the compliance and conduct risks in their area through timely delivery of the Compliance Assurance Plan
  • Conducting assurance reviews of key regulations, processes and controls, providing stakeholders with clear feedback to further strengthen Monzo’s control environment
  • Providing support to Compliance Assurance Managers and the Compliance Assurance Team Manager
  • Challenging policies and procedures to ensure that Monzo’s providing fair customer outcomes and meeting regulatory requirements
  • Providing subject matter expertise to strengthen the Risk and Compliance function and to support Monzo in growing safely
  • Supporting Compliance team activities, including the compliance risk assessment, maintenance of the Compliance Assurance methodology and annual planning
  • Delivering clearly written reports and compliance assurance management information in a range of formats to audiences across the business
  • Tracking actions stemming from compliance reviews and validating closure
  • Helping instil a proactive, positive culture towards regulation and legislation across the company
  • Creating and delivering regulatory compliance training
  • Exploring new ways to streamline, automate and enhance Monzo’s approach to compliance
  • Delivering continuous improvement to the function and helping to create a centre of excellence

Hiring process

  • Phone call with recruiter - 30 mins
  • Initial video interview with hiring manager - 30 mins
  • Technical video interview with hiring manager & stakeholder - 60 mins
  • Behavioural Interview - 45 mins