SMCR Associate - FTC - 12 months in London

Do you want to work in a role that gives a broad exposure to senior leaders across different parts of the organisation? Do you want to expand and develop your knowledge and experience of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR)? If you’re looking for a flexible role in a fast paced environment with exposure to senior stakeholders then this is the role for you. You will benefit from working with different parts of the business and support functions to deliver all aspects of regulatory requirements for SMCR.

Join the SMCR office and apply your skills and experience working with the first line senior leaders directly supporting compliance with their SMCR responsibilities. You will also work directly with colleagues in HR, Compliance and Legal on SMCR matters in addition to working with the SMCR Director to whom this role reports into. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated individual to develop a detailed and practical understanding of SMCR and build relationships with senior stakeholders across the business and support functions. The role is an FTC for 12 months period and would be based in London with a minimum 3 days in office.

The Role:

• Managing accuracy of SMCR population data using our SMCR software
• Assist with the preparation, delivery and oversight of core SMCR deliverables such as: Job Descriptions, Fit and Proper assessments, documenting handover for Senior Managers, review of governance frameworks, Senior Managers’ Reasonable Steps Packs
• Implementing FCA rule changes into our policies and procedures
• Helping to write and deliver SMCR related training
• Monitoring completion of Conduct Rules training
• Support with production of SMCR MI and reporting to the relevant governance committees
• Drafting and maintaining firm wide SMCR policy and procedures
• Keeping the SMCR intranet pages updated
• Overseeing the completion of regular attestations for those in SMCR roles
• Additional SMCR support and ad hoc tasks as required by the SMCR Director

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience in Senior Managers and Certification Regime desirable, whether in Compliance, HR, Legal, Risk or a first line SMCR / Conduct / Governance Office role
• Organised with ability to plan and prioritise effectively
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work alongside and influence a range of stakeholders across the business
• Attention to detail with regard for process design and consistent delivery
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@wtwco.com