About The Right Mortgage
We are a completely independent network for mortgage and protection brokers with over 850 members across the UK. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and knowledgeable Compliance professional to join our team on a hybrid basis to oversee Policy and Risk.
This role would suit an individual with a keen eye for risk, an ability to write policy coherently and succinctly, and a desire to shape the advice process for the better of the consumer and advisers.
While this role is hybrid, the successful candidate must reside within a reasonable distance from our Head Office in Knowle, Solihull, as they will need to work from the office at least twice a week. Occasionally, dependant on business requirements, you may need to attend the Head Office more often.
Benefits of Policy & Risk Manager
Here at The Right Mortgage, we believe a happy work force is a productive work force. Our company benefits include:
- A pension scheme
- A staff referral scheme
- An adviser referral scheme
- A friendly, motivated team and a supportive working environment
- Office closure over Christmas
- Open and communicative relationship with management, with regular 1:1 sessions
Requirements of Policy & Risk Manager
- Minimum of 2 years’ policy and risk experience in a similar senior management role within Financial Services
- Full CeMAP or equivalent certification
- Equity Release qualification preferable
- Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks
- Previous experience as a Mortgage/Insurance adviser preferable
- Experience of writing policy and identifying risk within a regulated environment
- Strong industry product knowledge
- Highly organised with prior diary management experience
- Ability to meet project deadlines
- Strong IT skills with experience using CRM systems; knowledge of Acre is preferable but not essential
- Proficient presentation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential
- The ability to simplify complex terminology
Responsibilities of Policy & Risk Manager
- Responsible for the oversight of Policy & Risk functions, including writing policy, presenting both policy and risk to the board of directors and oversee the Policy Launch process
- Read and respond to FCA consultation papers and policy statements, and then simplify finalised guidance for the wider network
- To maintain strong knowledge of FCA regulations by regularly attending FCA training sessions and implementing any new regulations within the network
- Support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Nominated Officer
- Responsible for Network processes and adoption
Working pattern of Policy & Risk Manager
- Monday – Friday
- 9am – 5pm
While this role is hybrid, the successful candidate must reside within a reasonable distance from our Head Office in Knowle, Solihull, as they will need to work from the office at least twice a week. Occasionally, dependant on business requirements, you may need to attend the Head Office more often.