Role: Manager - Payments
Expertise: Advice, Authorisations
Location: Belfast, on a hybrid basis, we are a collaborative team and enjoy working remotely and in person together.
A leading Governance Risk and Compliance Consultancy
ABOUT FSCOM
fscom is one of the leading specialist consulting firms providing governance, risk, and compliance solutions to the asset management, capital markets, digital assets and payments industries across UK and Europe.
Over the last twelve years we have built a reputation for providing high quality advice to our clients, with our focus on being the leading subject matter experts in our field meaning that we have become widely recognised as the premier compliance consulting firm to the financial services sector.
This is an exciting time to be joining fscom and be part of a successful, thriving business. We are on an ambitious and exciting growth journey having forged a strategic partnership with one of Europe’s leading growth investors Bridgepoint in October 2022.
THE ROLE
As a Manager, you will be responsible for supporting our applicant clients to become authorised in the UK to bring exciting and innovative payments solutions to the market. You will support the growth of an award winning payments practice, under the supervision of trailblazers and experts in this industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead our authorisations team to deliver successful applications to the FCA for leading, innovative payments businesses.
* Maintain broad knowledge and expertise of relevant regulation in order to offer guidance and thorough reviews of clients’ governance, systems and controls, reporting arrangements, assessments of their compliance with relevant regulations, guidelines and understanding best practice.
* Keep abreast of advancements within the profession, legislation and regulation in the UK with a view of implementing changes to increase engagement efficiency, increased client scope, and in order to meet clients' needs and mandates.
* Devise and lead compliance training for fscom client staff.
* Develop key relationships with fscom client stakeholders with a view to generating work from these prospective clients for the firm.
* Engage and network with prospective clients and represent fscom at industry relevant events and conferences.
* Maximise the capabilities of fscom delivery team in provision of regulatory services through the provision of coaching, training and ongoing mentoring and feedback in order to develop individual team members.
* Oversee and conduct onsite and remote activities to advise, assess, analyse and report in line with the engagement project requirements and using relevant frameworks and regulations.
* Develop presence as a “thought leader” through writing blogs/white papers, speaking engagements and networking at key industry events.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* 5+ years of experience in financial services regulatory environment interpreting and/or applying regulatory requirements.
* Ability to deliver pragmatic and practical solutions to business problems.
* Ability to make complex requirements simple and approachable.
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to think critically for building solutions for the company.
* Experience of influencing senior managers and persuading senior people to implement change.
* Effective communicator with a track record of succinct and clear writing and presentation skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* High degree of personal drive and motivation to succeed.
* Demonstrable project management skills.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Evidence of further professional development such as ACAMS, ICA OR CISI memberships.
* A background in managing a small team or more junior staff.
WHAT WILL I GET FROM THE ROLE?
You will have the opportunity to work for an award-winning consultancy business, with award winning experts in their field and with high-profile clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work with fscom at a critical time in our journey as we continue to grow and expand.
Our culture is friendly and promotes a stimulating working environment, where you will have a challenging and autonomous role that is critical to successful business delivery.
We will reward you with fast tracked opportunity and a competitive benefits package.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to Diversity & Inclusion and currently hold the Bronze standard in Diversity Mark NI.
To apply:
If you are interested in this role, please forward your CV to careers@fscom.co or speak to Stuart Grimmond on 028 9042 5451.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Are you currently a resident in Northern Ireland?
Education:
* Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
* Compliance: 5 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Belfast (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belfast
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