Compliance Monitoring Analyst

Additional Information

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We provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.

Please note, if you are successful and offered a role at UW, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.

About the Company

Hi! We're UW. We’re on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings!

We’re aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you. 

Got your attention? Read on…
 

We put people first. It’s all about you..

As we grow our financial services business, we're looking for a Compliance Monitoring Analyst to join our Financial Services Compliance & Regulatory team. This is a newly created role that will support the delivery of a risk-based monitoring programme, ensuring the business adheres to Financial Services and Financial Crime policies, and delivers good customer outcomes in line with the FCA's Consumer Duty.

You'll need some compliance monitoring experience within the financial services sector. But you'll also need pragmatism and great communication skills in order to deliver results at pace.

Here are the key skills & experience we're looking for you to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a Compliance Monitoring or Internal Audit role within the Financial Services sector.

• Understanding of the regulatory environment for UK Financial Services regulations (FCA Handbook) and Financial Crime legislation (POCA, MLR 2017).

• Practical knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, and PEPs screening processes.

• Experience in data analysis and the ability to interpret regulatory requirements into practical testing steps.

• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and the "Three Lines of Defence" model.

• Relevant professional certification (e.g., ICA Certificate/Diploma) is desirable.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify data patterns or anomalies effectively.

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring high levels of accuracy in testing and reporting.

• Communication: Capable of engaging with stakeholders at various levels and delivering constructive feedback, in a way that doesn’t rely on stakeholders having a strong regulatory understanding.

• Integrity: Maintaining independence and objectivity when assessing business performance.

• Problem Solving: Proposing pragmatic solutions to address identified compliance gaps

We work together. Your team and the people you will work with…

Reporting to the Senior Compliance Manager you will be part of a wider team of Legal & Compliance professionals. You'll interact with Senior leaders and colleagues across this business to deliver an effective compliance monitoring service for our FS products.
 

We deliver progress. What you’ll do and how you will make an impact.

The role involves conducting thematic reviews and routine monitoring across Financial Services and Financial Crime areas of the business, including Partners and third parties.
You will review customer files and transaction alerts to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements, identify control or process weaknesses, and document clear, actionable findings for stakeholders.
The position also includes supporting the preparation of compliance reports for senior management and committees, and tracking agreed remedial actions to ensure risks are addressed in a timely manner.
 

So why pick UW?

We’ve got big ambitions so there’s going to be plenty of challenges. There are also a lot of benefits: 

• An industry benchmarked salary. We’ll share it during your first conversation.

• Share Options and a Save as You Earn scheme.

• Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office. (We’re definitely open to discussing flexible working arrangements)

• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

• Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free. You’ll also get access to 100s of rewards and discounts through Perkbox

• A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary. You can also access free mortgage advice and a financial wellbeing tool.

• Family-friendly policies, designed to help you and your family thrive.

• Discounted private health insurance, access to an Employee Assistance line and a free Virtual GP. Our wellbeing app Unmind supports your mental health.

• Belonging groups that help UW shape an even more inclusive future.

• A commitment to helping you develop your career journey through learning, coaching and new experiences

Apply here!  

You’ve got this far… Hit apply - we can’t wait to hear from you! Worried you don’t hit all the criteria? We welcome applications from diverse and varied backgrounds so get your application in and let’s chat!

Nicola Dorrington will be your point of contact throughout the recruitment process.