• Based in Silsden, West Yorkshire BD20 0EE
• Salary commensurate with experience
At Ecology we believe it’s possible to build a better, greener society by using money for positive environmental and social impact. A real triple line impact on people, planet and prosperity. Our unique member driven ecological mission has never been more relevant in the face of the climate crisis and we’re growing, showing that finance that benefits people and planet is both compelling and profitable.
About the role
The Head of Risk and Compliance is the Society’s professional lead on all aspects of risk management, compliance and assurance ensuring that appropriate frameworks and oversight arrangements are designed, integrated, embedded and operating effectively and efficiently.
Main responsibilities:
• Designing and implementing effective levels of assurance for the Society to assure compliant and ethical delivery of services to our members.
• Responsible for ongoing assessment, development and implementation of the risk management framework to ensure it provides a robust and fit for purpose control system.
• To develop, implement and monitor a risk-based framework of financial crime and anti-money-laundering controls across the Society’s activities and monitor its ongoing effectiveness to prevent the Society being used as a vehicle for financial crime.
• Identify, remediate and mitigate conduct and operational risks for the Society.
• Ensure the Society complies with current and emerging regulation and meets its regulatory obligations.
• Embed a culture of risk and compliance awareness across the operational teams to develop understanding across first and second lines of defence.
• To develop, implement and maintain a system of meaningful MI to relevant committees to ensure risk and compliance priorities are known and understood.
• Manage the second line risk and compliance activities, including the creation, implementation and review of a compliance monitoring plan and identify areas to undertake thematic reviews.
• To develop and lead the risk & compliance team.
About you
You’ll have proven experience in a senior risk and compliance role within financial services (PRA/FCA regulated) and happy to operate both strategically and tactically when required. In addition, you will have:
• Experience of the development and implementation of control frameworks
• Experience of managing risk and compliance issues
• Experience of developing and embedding a culture of risk and compliance
• Experience of leading and developing a team of risk and compliance professionals.
Why is Ecology a great place to work?
As a mutual we’re powered by our members, offering an inspiring alternative for people who believe in the positive potential of a fair and transparent financial system. Our people put our values and mission into practice throughout our operations and are committed to doing what’s right for the environment and society, ensuring we continue to lead the way in ethical and sustainable finance. Amongst other accolades we’re proud to be the first building society to be awarded the Fair Tax Mark, the first to sign-up to the UN Principles for Responsible Banking and the first to have a fair pay policy with maximum pay ratio.
In addition to the usual benefits such as a competitive salary, pension and profit related pay, our unique eco-built offices offer a flexible inclusive environment where you will be challenged and your ambition, energy, talent and a can-do attitude will be recognised and rewarded. We also offer free EV charging and support colleagues to volunteer in their communities for up to 3 days a year. We’re a sociable team with regular team and society-wide events to select from and you can also spend summer lunchtimes in our onsite garden where you can even help tend the office vegetable patch.
So, if you want to develop your career in an award-winning sustainable business that empowers, respects and supports the people who are at the heart of delivering our ecological mission, why not join us?
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] by Friday 14 February 2020.
Ecology are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
