FCA Compliance Advice Manager

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Location: The Connection, Newbury or The Speechmark, London (Hybrid*)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri

*Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you'll do

We're recruiting for an FCA Compliance Advice Manager to join our Risk & Compliance team here at Vodafone UK. As an FCA Compliance Advice Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of a robust compliance framework to meet our FCA regulatory obligations and deliver great customer outcomes.

Wider responsibilities will also include, but will not be limited to:

• Provide support and guidance to the 1st Line of Defence (1LOD) on FCA compliance requirements, including review of materials where appropriate.
• Manage oversight of 1LOD by means of regular contact, updating of regulatory change, review of MI and escalating issues of concern to the FCA Compliance Advice Senior Manager.
• Support the interrogation of FCA regulatory submissions to identify areas of concern and follow up.
• Manage the provision of advice and guidance on FCA related policies to the 1LOD, including identification of breaches.
• Support the design and delivery of relevant FCA training & competence requirements to all staff.
• Engage regularly with Compliance Monitoring colleagues to advise on upcoming FCA regulatory change, compliance interpretation changes and policy changes.

Who you are

• Expert knowledge of governance, FCA compliance programmes & risk management.
• Experience implementing and/or managing FCA Compliance processes and controls.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with a clear track record of translating ideas and information to all levels of seniority.
• Builds relationships within and across departments with a collaborative and consultative mindset.
• Adept in the utilisation of the MS Office suite.
• Preferably ICA certified.

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.