Risk & Compliance Associate

Who you are

• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders (both internal and external), and engage constructively at all levels to achieve positive outcomes
• Focused and committed to ensuring the best outcomes for our Clients in line with the Engine Risk Framework
• Able to collaborate effectively, contribute constructively and own matters to delivery
• A self motivated / self-starter looking to seize the opportunity to work in a highly autonomous environment
• Able to work well in a collaborative team with a flat structure and in a variety of contexts and situations
• Embody Engine’s risk culture across the organisation
• An understanding of operational risk, compliance, due diligence and internal controls
• Able to take ownership and progress tasks to completion
• Able to communicate at all levels with the ability to convey findings, impacts and recommended resolution
• Ability to prepare management information, maintain registers and accurately document meeting minutes
• Sound interpersonal skills and experience in engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage recurring compliance activities
• You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway

What the job involves

• This role is part of the Risk & Compliance team
• The purpose of this role is to become a key member of the Engine Risk & Compliance Team working to ensure that we operate within the Risk Framework and in line with our Policies and that Engine effectively identifies, assesses and mitigates Risk
• This is essential to ensure that Engine maintains its Certifications, is operating within the agreed risk appetite and continues to meet the Group risk standards, Engine’s risk standards and relevant industry standards so our clients can be confident in our ability to identify and mitigate risk in a clear and timely manner
• The role works with the Risk & Compliance, InfoSec and Legal colleagues to ensure that Engine remains in compliance with current relevant regulation (UK and Client Jurisdictions) and to support, challenge and guide Engine in delivering exceptional SaaS products and services in line with the relevant requirements whilst operating within its own and Group Policies and Risk Appetites
• Work as part of the team to identify potential risks to the organisation
• Support the identification, assessment and monitoring of risks across Engine, including assisting with Risk and Control Self-Assessments, maintaining the risk register and tracking associated actions
• Support in the arranging of Engine Committees and the production and collation of Management Information for Engine and Group Committees and the Engine Board
• Undertake periodic horizon scanning, identifying potential risks or changes and escalating relevant matters to Risk and Compliance team and key stakeholders as appropriate
• Support client due diligence activities, including collecting, reviewing for completeness and maintaining client due diligence and KYB documentation, and coordinating periodic information
• Perform routine sanctions and initial client screenings, documenting results, monitoring exceptions, and escalating potential issues in accordance with established procedures
• Assist with initial third party risk assessments, including gathering due diligence information, documenting findings and tracking outstanding actions
• Monitor mandatory compliance training requirements including onboarding training, refresher training, PCI training and policy attestations
• Maintain key compliance registers, including Gifts & Hospitality and Conflicts of Interest is current and relevant matters are escalated appropriately
• Working closely with other departments and teams across Engine to support risk management, compliance activities, assurance reviews and the effective operation of the Risk & Compliance Framework
• Providing support to other team members on risk management matters

The application process

• Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team:
• Video interview with the Compliance Manager and Risk Manager ~45 minutes
• Final Interview with the Regulatory and Compliance Lead ~45 minutes

Benefits

• 🏖️ 33 holiday days: Including public holidays which you can take when works for you
• 👨‍👩‍👦 Generous family-friendly policies
• 🏥 Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner Benefits include discount with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peleton
• 🚗 Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing
• 🎗️ 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• 👵🏽 Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme (10%)
• 🛟 4x life insurance: Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
• 😋 Perkbox membership, giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• 🎂 An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• 🏥 Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
• 👵🏽 401(k) with company match of 100% of the first 4%
• 🛟 Company-paid Long-Term Disability, and Life and AD&D insurance Optional ancillary benefits such as Short-term Disability, Accident Insurance, Legal & ID Protection, and more
• 🏖️ 20 days annual vacation PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
• 🌍 Work from anywhere policy