Head Of Regulatory Affairs And Compliance Policy - Chatham

About the team:
The Compliance Function at OSB Group provides trusted and valued risk management services to the business, executive management and the Board which includes advice, support, assurance, oversight and governance activities. We aim to deliver this through engaged employees who are committed to helping our customers, colleagues and community prosper. Our philosophy:
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Our recruitment process can include telephone calls, virtual meetings via Webex and face to face meetings in one of our offices. If you apply for one of our roles, we will be sure to ask you if you require any support with any of these stages. What you will be doing:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to help shape and guide the Group's regulatory strategic agenda and priorities in the context of the Group's growth objectives (organic and inorganic), emerging external regulatory agenda and unexpected issues and events. You will provide oversight, review and advice to the Group Board and Executive Committee, providing an independent perspective in guiding and framing the Group's position on prudential, and conduct based regulatory matters. In particular, oversight, review and challenge to the first and second line response to regulatory matters and positioning strategies. You will also manage the relationship with all supervisory authorities and industry groups. In this brand-new role, you will be able to proactively define the path forward through data, building the way we work with the regulators. You will be able to lead the Policy team through regulatory changes and shape something new. Your responsibilities will include… Work in collaboration with Risk, Compliance, Legal and business and control functions to ensure regulatory compliance strategic priorities are achieved.Evolve and maintain the framework to ensure robust, coordinated and effective regulatory engagement across the Group.Provide oversight and challenge on regulatory responses and notifications to facilitate a cohesive, complete and effective approach to managing regulatory relations.Provide the Group Board and Executive Committee with advice and guidance on specific regulatory matters and emerging areas of focus.Brief executives and other key stakeholders ahead of key regulatory meetings.Attend key regulatory meetings and minute the interactions to ensure adequate records are maintained and actions agreed are progressed and delivered.Monitor, review and report on performance against regulatory strategy and risk appetite.Define, shape and manage the Group's relationships with the supervisory authorities (e.G. PRA, FCA, Resolution Authority);
and industry bodies including UK Finance. In return for your commitment:
We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £95,000 - £105,000 and a competitive benefits package. Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at OSB:
Could you be the one?We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:
Extensive experience in regulatory affairs and supervisory engagement within UK retail banking or direct experience working at a banking regulatory authority.Substantial experience of leading and managing a compliance team.Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing successful regulatory strategies.Considerable experience of direct contact with the FCA/PRA.Substantial experience of undertaking Board and Senior Committee presentations. We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves. What to do nextIf this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply. Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page. If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you! OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don't stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress. Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work. All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful. #LI-HYBRID