About the team
Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Compliance Assurance to lead and direct the development and execution of the annual risk-based Compliance Assurance Plan. You will have the opportunity to make your mark in a brand new role, leading the second line of defence Compliance Assurance team.
The role has the flexibility to be based from Wolverhampton or Chatham and will require occasional travel to the Group's other office locations.
About Us
The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.
Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB's unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.
Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work.
What you will be doing
You will be required to lead, manage and direct a professional and effective Compliance Assurance Team ensuring risk-based assurance reviews are undertaken in accordance with the annual Group Compliance Assurance Plan.
Your responsibilities will also include:
* Preparing timely and comprehensive Compliance Assurance reports to (but not limited to) the various Boards, Group Audit Committee, Group Risk Management Committee and Group Conduct Risk Management Committee and other stakeholders.
* Overseeing follow-up work ensuring management progress Compliance Assurance actions through to closure.
* Providing guidance to the business, including on occasions being responsible for the successful outcome of specialist compliance projects.
* Ensuring effective oversight of the Group's third-party service providers.
* Supporting the Group Head of Compliance and Conduct with coordinating FCA thematic reviews and requests for information, as required.
* Line manage and coach all direct reports, including all aspects of performance management, development, conduct, sickness management, appraisals, employee administration and recruitment.
In return for your commitment
We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £80,000 - £90,000 and a competitive benefits package including:
* Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 25%
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
* Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
* Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
* Maternity & Adoption Leave - Occupational Maternity/Adoption Pay provided at 100% of salary for the first 13 weeks and at 50% of salary for the next 13 week period.
* Paternity Leave - 4 weeks of paid leave to be taken within 8 weeks of childbirth.
* Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme.
Could you be the one?
We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:
* Previous experience working in a Compliance, Conduct Risk or Internal Audit function is essential.
* Understanding of risk frameworks and their application is essential.
* Skills in respect of communicating and influencing at all levels of the organisation is essential.
We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.
What to do next
If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.
Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page.
OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.
All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful. #J-18808-Ljbffr