The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.
Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises.
Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms.
OSB's unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.
Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment.
Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work.
This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.
As SM&CR Compliance Manager you will be a subject matter expert in regulatory compliance, and in particular, the Senior Managers Certification Regime, providing the business with support, information, and advice in relation to interpretation of regulatory and conduct rules/guidelines and other associated regulatory themes.
Your responsibilities will also include: Manage, review and provide advice on business owned policies and procedures, ensuring alignment to regulatory requirements and they are consistent across the Group.
Write, review, and communicate Compliance owned policies and procedures, ensuring they remain up to date, and regulatory and conduct requirements are articulated clearly.
Lead on ensuring that all relevant regulatory compliance (including SM&CR) policies and procedures are reviewed in line with scheduled review dates/Compliance Annual Plan and manage the BAU activities in relation to these.
Manage and monitor updates, create business briefings, and undertake impact assessments for required regulatory changes whilst providing additional commentary/insight on areas of interest for the business Manage and complete the submission of the Group's regulatory reporting for close links, controllers, regulated entities and conduct breaches.
Manage SMCR applications and use FCA Connect system for managing key changes in a timely manner We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below: Proven track record working as SM&CR subject matter expert within a conduct and regulatory compliance advice role.
Experience of undertaking policy reviews and undertaking BAU tasks relating to regulatory compliance and in particular, the SM&CR.
Robust knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment and SM&CR within the financial services industry.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to present and articulate complex information in an easily understandable and jargon free way.
Demonstrable experience of problem solving and organisation skills in order to prioritise conflicting priorities Ability to work independently and manage complex problems from start to finish, ensuring effective resolution of any challenges and robust documentation throughout.
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.