Compliance Monitoring & Testing Associate

Legal & Compliance London, United Kingdom


Description

Compliance Monitoring & Testing Associate
We are looking for a Compliance Monitoring & Testing Associate in our Risk team.
The Compliance Team is an essential component of Funding Circle’s risk management framework which means working to identify, mitigate and monitor our regulatory, reputation and conduct risks. We advise and work with Business Teams to enable compliance with regulatory requirements and Funding Circle policies. Additionally, we monitor and test Business Teams’ adherence to policies and provide assurance to senior management. 
Who are we?
We’re Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed. 
At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow. 
With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we’ve built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that’s reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash. 
We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. 
The role 
Your role as a Compliance Monitoring & Testing Associate will be to work closely with your Compliance and Business Team colleagues to support the delivery of the Compliance Monitoring & Testing plan. Your testing outputs will provide a clear picture of how the business is complying with its obligations, identify areas for development and make constructive recommendations for improvement.
  • Work with teams across the entire business and gain a deep understanding of their processes 
  • Develop knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to Funding Circle 
  • Carry out the elements of the Compliance Monitoring & Testing Plan which are assigned to you to give assurance to the business on the control environment
  • Organise and undertake your assigned activities efficiently and to a high professional standard, keeping relevant parties informed of progress, and maintain well-organised records of work undertaken 
  • Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day
What we’re looking for
  • At least 1 year of relevant work experience
  • An analytical mind-set with excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets
At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements. 
Want to learn more? 
  • We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact 
  • To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com 
  • And we’re still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other.
Why join us?

At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.
As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!
We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. 

A few highlights:

  • Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support.
  • Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. 
  • Development: Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform.
  • Lifestyle: Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more! 

And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.

Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you.  
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