Compliance Analyst

About Allica Bank

Allica is the UK’s fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in Fintech.

Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers.

Department Description

You will be joining an expanding regulatory team which continues to support the growth of the Bank. Reporting to the Senior Compliance Manager, you will be part of a core team responsible for successfully delivering second line of defence oversight within the Bank and will have plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge of Compliance within an SME focused bank.

Role Description

To support the development and implementation of the Bank’s Compliance Monitoring Programme. Ensuring that compliance processes and procedures are maintained and reviewed against existing bank processes, products, and regulatory guidelines. You will support the overall strategic direction of the business and always contributing to the bank’s commercial success whilst promoting the company’s values at all times.

Principal Accountabilities

Compliance

Support the continued development and implementation of the Bank’s Compliance Framework with a particular focus on the Compliance Monitoring Programme (“CMP”)

Undertaking monthly controls testing as defined in the CMP and preparing reports which will outline your results and suggested actions

Support the Senior Compliance Manager with undertaking business wide thematic reviews

Assist in the collection of data for our regulatory reporting requirements

Horizon Scanning

Work with key stakeholders to provide regulatory and compliance advice, guidance, and support

Manage and respond to day-to-day compliance enquiries

General

Support the Senior Compliance Manager and Head of Compliance/MLRO in their attendance at various executive committees, project working groups and mission squads

Work with our colleagues in Financial Crime to ensure a strong & collaborative approach to the various Compliance and Financial Crime Risks across the bank

Assist the Compliance & Financial Crime Team as it strives to become an agile, data driven department.

Active involvement in Conduct Risk and TCF activities.

Pro-actively work with the Senior Compliance Manager, Head of Compliance/MLRO and the business in order to contribute towards the Bank’s commercial success.

Influence the culture within the business, to deliver fair treatment of customers and good customer outcomes.

Personal Attributes & Experience

An understanding and experience of Compliance Monitoring, Thematic Reviews, Regulatory Reporting & the UK’s Regulatory Landscape ideally gained from a commercial banking background. Retail Banking experience will also be considered.

Competent technical and systems skills in order the support the development and operation of systems to support the bank’s second line of defence

Able to interact with a variety of colleagues and other stakeholders across the Bank and to deputise as appropriate for the Senior Compliance Manager

Industry recognised qualifications from institutions such as the ICA are desirable

Experience working within Payments Regulations is desirable

Working at Allica Bank

At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind:

Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities

Options for flexible working

Regular social activities

Pension contributions

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private health cover

Life assurance

Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Don’t tick every box?

Don’t worry if you don’t have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you’ll be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you!

Flexible working

We know the ‘9-to-5’ isn’t right for everyone. That’s why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate.

Diversity

We’re a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.

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