St. James's Place (SJP) works inpartnership to plan, grow and protect our clients’ financial futures. Wedeliver personalised, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trustus to manage their money to reach their goals. We provide this service via thePartnership, a network of qualified, expert advisors. We put financialwellbeing and responsible business choices at the heart of everything we do. Webelieve in the value of difference and know that diverse teams can help usproblem solve and innovate for clients.
We look for people to join SJP to make animpact and to contribute to our culture which is based around long termrelationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.
Location: Dublin
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
The main purpose of the role is to ensure that the Ireland-based authorised firm within the SJP Group, (SJPI) are aware of and can align with applicable regulatory and conduct requirements, including those proposed or confirmed changes to the CBI and EU-level regulation as pertains to SJPI and the Group; to assist the business in implementing regulatory changes; and to advise the business so that the interpretation of existing rules and guidance is appropriate and in accordance with risk appetite..
Responsibilities
1. Overall responsibility (PCF12)for leading the operation of the compliance function and reporting directly to the Board and/or relevant subcommittee on compliance matters.
2. Prescribed Responsibility PR2: Responsibility for the firm’s performance of its obligations under the Fitness and Probity Regime under Part 3 of the 2010 Act.
3. Responsible for the adherence to the IAF/SEAR requirements by SJPI’s PCF population, working with Group functions as needed.
4. Monitor, along with Group colleagues, the regulatory horizon regarding compliance related matters assessing impact and required approach to compliance.
Special Requirements
5. Detailed and extensive knowledge of the Central Bank of Ireland rules for Insurance entities, and all relevant EU legislation (Directives and Regulations) pertaining to Irish-based authorised firms.
6. As the Head of Compliance, you will have a recognised compliance qualification (LCIAI or equivalent), third level degree, ideally in a legal/audit/risk field
7. You will possess a strong Regulatory Compliance background in a financial services/insurance/funds environment and have had significant exposure and experience dealing with the Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”)
8. You will have a strong understanding of compliance risks within the life insurance industry such as Fitness and Probity, Corporate Governance, IDD.
The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is €90,00 - €100,00
What's in it for you?
9. Private Medical paid for by Company.
10. Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.*
11. Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service up to 15%) with further pension matching.
12. Parental leave – 6 months full pay
13. 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
*Not applicable to Fixed-Term Contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)
Flexible Working
We know that everyone works best indifferent ways, at different times and in different environments. We haveintroduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-timework, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people areencouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please askthe question and start a conversation!
Research tells us that applicants(especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applyingfor a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extendedcareer-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and candemonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whetheryou tick every box.
Reasonable Adjustments
We're anequal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process isaccessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) atany stage please let us know by emailing us at