Compliance Engagement Partner

Are you looking for a new challenge with a team that is an integral part of YBS’s Risk function? Are you looking to develop your knowledge and skills and lead on work to support YBS in making real life happen? If so, the Compliance Engagement Partner role may be right for you.

As our next Compliance Engagement Partner, you will join our talented compliance advisory team, working alongside peers with a range of different backgrounds. As part of the second line of defence, you will lead and provide pragmatic, business-focused advice, guidance, and challenge on strategic, regulatory, and business change across the Society. You will also support the Group Lead Compliance Advice in developing colleagues across the Compliance function to share knowledge and develop skills across the department.

The role is based at our office in the centre of Leeds with a mix of office-based and home working.

About the role

As a Compliance Engagement Partner, you will lead on advisory activities to help the first line of defence business teams meet our regulatory obligations by helping to identify and mitigate regulatory and conduct risks. You will support our regulatory compliance-aware culture to help deliver good customer outcomes.

You will do this through:

• Acting as an internal consultant, using your understanding of the regulatory landscape to support senior stakeholders in tackling complex regulatory issues.
• Promoting a compliance-aware culture which creates good outcomes for customers through the delivery of commercially aware, timely regulatory advice and guidance.
• Evaluating compliance risks and collaborating with key business stakeholders to co-create solutions to meet regulatory compliance.
• Leading discussions on complex regulatory matters and ensuring clear accountabilities for implementation across the team and the business.
• Supporting business stakeholders in identifying and investigating regulatory breaches.
• Coaching and supporting other colleagues in the provision of the advice to the business. Contributing to the development of colleagues, prioritisation of activities, and influencing the strategic priorities of the function as a whole.
• Contributing to the regulatory training strategy.

About you

• You’ve had experience of working in a conduct or regulatory risk role for a regulated firm providing Mortgage or Savings products. You have a good understanding of regulation, as well an ability to critically assess and interpret information to provide informed opinions or findings.
• You have an inquisitive mind and are curious about how the business operates and how we can support them to understand and mitigate risk.
• You’re a strong communicator able to communicate complex information, both written and verbally, in a clear way.
• You develop and maintain good relationships and are able to influence and challenge decisions with internal and external stakeholders, through an adaptable approach to stakeholder engagement and development of solutions.
• You’re organised, efficient and have a keen eye for detail in everything you do.
• You’re able to work autonomously but also as part of a team whose focus is the delivery of excellent service to our stakeholders.
• With the support of the Group Lead Compliance Advice, you’ll be able to prioritise and balance your time and workload in line with the team’s priorities and business need.
• You’ve a growth mindset and the ability and drive to support others in their development and understanding of the regulatory environment.

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
  
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Sophie Harrison sharrison@ybs.co.uk