Head of Compliance SMF16 at Together

Cheadle, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Mortgages, BankingIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience as SMF16 and DPO in a FCA regulated environment, ideally in a lending environment
Extensive knowledge and experience of the Financial Conduct Authority and their associated supervisory approach
Expert understanding of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all compliance and data protection activities across the Group, ensuring adherence to FCA and ICO regulations
Hold Senior Management Function 16 (Compliance Oversight) approval under the FCA's SM&CR and act as the statutory Data Protection Officer
Provide strategic direction, advice and assurance to the Board and Executive Team, ensuring regulatory integrity, good customer outcomes and responsible data stewardship
Provide independent second line of defence (2LOD) advice and assurance, as delegated by the Chief Risk Officer
Lead the development and implementation of the Group's compliance and data protection strategies and target operating model
Engage with and provide constructive challenges to senior management and Board committees
Manage and develop a team of compliance and data protection professionals (c9 FTE)
Develop and maintain policies, procedures and training programmes to ensure consistent compliance and data protection standards
Liaise with internal/external auditors, regulators and legal advisors
Own and maintain the Group's compliance framework, ensuring alignment with FCA Principles, SYSC, MCOB and Consumer Duty
Develop and oversee the Compliance Monitoring Plan and Compliance Universe using risk based prioritisation
Provide expert compliance advice and guidance on regulatory requirements across business activities, including new initiatives, product development, operational change and customer communications
Conduct regulatory breach assessments
Lead horizon scanning and impact assessment of regulatory developments, translating FCA requirements into business plans
Act as a primary point of contact with the FCA for engagement, notifications and information requests
Act as the Group's designated DPO in accordance with the UK GDPR, with specific reference to Articles 37-39
Develop, implement and maintain a Data Protection Compliance Framework, including managing the associated activities such as the production and review of data protection policies, procedures, standards and training
Advise on and oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments ensuring data protection by design and by default is embedded in all relevant projects and initiatives including liaising with the regulator where required
Monitor compliance with UK data protection laws and internal policies
Lead the response to data protection incidents and personal data breaches

Skills

FCA Regulations

SMF16

SM&CR

Data Protection

ICO Regulations

Compliance Oversight

Risk Management

Regulatory Assurance

Together

Mentorship software for employee development

About Together

Together Platform provides mentorship software aimed at improving employee development within organizations. The platform operates as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, allowing companies to access its features online through a subscription model. Users can customize templates for various mentoring formats, create session agendas, and utilize reporting dashboards to assess the effectiveness of their mentorship programs. Together Platform stands out from competitors by achieving a high satisfaction rate of 98% among users, thanks to its effective matching criteria that connect mentors and mentees. The company's goal is to help medium to large enterprises foster professional growth and learning among their employees through well-structured mentorship programs.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$1.5MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, EducationIndustries

11-50Employees

Risks

Integration challenges with Absorb's systems could lead to customer dissatisfaction.

New feature launches may face technical issues, affecting user experience.

Economic downturns could reduce revenue due to dependence on subscription fees.

Differentiation

Together offers customizable templates and session agendas for mentorship programs.

The platform provides AI-driven analytics for deeper insights into mentorship effectiveness.

Together boasts a 98% satisfaction rate in mentor-mentee matching.

Upsides

Integration with LMS is enhancing holistic employee development experiences.

Demand for diversity-focused mentorship programs is rising, supporting underrepresented groups.

Remote work increases the need for virtual mentorship solutions, boosting Together's relevance.

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