Salary & Benefits: £57,000 - £75,000 (subject to experience) Asset Management bonus, excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance, electric vehicle scheme, 38 days holiday incl. Bank Holidays, plus 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more Job Type: 10 months FTC (sabbatical cover) Hiring Manager: Head of Portfolio & Regulatory Compliance, Asset Management Location: This role can be based in either of our Edinburgh / Telford / Wythall (Birmingham) offices, with some time spent working from home and from time-to-time, travelling across Phoenix offices. We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as an Operational & Regulatory Monitoring Specialist to join our Line 1 Asset Management Portfolio Compliance Team within the Business Control & Governance Function. About Us We’re the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, including Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life, and ReAssure. Role Overview The role will sit within AM Portfolio Compliance, responsible for delivering compliance support capability to assist Phoenix Group’s investment strategy. This includes operationalising investment compliance controls and providing compliance advice, reviewing new business and investment proposals, and overseeing controls around key Compliance Risk topics. Key Responsibilities Policy Advice and Implementation Ensure that the business understands its obligations regarding Compliance policies and processes. Point of contact for Compliance policy and process queries, including KYC and conflicts of interest. Embed the Compliance policy framework within the business. Develop and implement procedures to ensure Compliance with the policies, including training. Monitor adherence to policies and procedures on a daily basis. Regulatory Monitoring and Implementation Undertake regulatory change implementation work and impact assessments. Liaise with Line 2 to get input on regulatory developments. Oversee monitoring to identify potential non-compliance in regulatory requirements. Other Responsibilities Provide Compliance advice for new investment proposals and participate in relevant projects/committees. Monitor activities for potential non-compliance across various topics, including Data Protection and AML. Support management of compliance issues, regulatory breaches, and mandate breaches. Conduct oversight of KYC checks on investee companies. Maintain Line 1 wall crossing processes related to inside information. Relationship Management and Reporting Engage frequently with Line 2 Compliance, attend committees, and contribute to reporting for Phoenix AM boards and committees. What We're Looking For Minimum Criteria Knowledge of Compliance regulations and Data Protection Regulations. Financial Crime knowledge related to Counterparty onboarding. Good understanding of financial instruments across asset classes. Analytical skills to evaluate management performance. Desirable Experience Experience in the investment industry, regulatory engagement, and working with Assurance functions. Personal Attributes Strong communication skills and ability to build trustworthy relationships. Prioritize multiple activities with integrity and accuracy. Enthusiastic, positive approach, and a team player. Skills Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint. If your experience looks different from what we’ve advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.