Introduction: 

Servaada, a Wipro company is looking for a Horizon Scanning Lead where you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive second line compliance support to the organisation. You will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning regulatory and compliance changes (including the Consumer Duty) with business objectives, while also handling generalist responsibilities. This role requires a versatile compliance professional with expertise in Horizon Scanning, a strategic mindset, and the ability to build effective relationships.

Joining Servaada as a Horizon Scanning Lead offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to both strategic compliance initiatives and day-to-day compliance advisory / operations. You will play a vital role in managing and overseeing horizon scanning, providing updates to business leaders, and fostering a positive work environment. Your expertise in Compliance, combined with your strategic mindset, will enable you to drive meaningful change and support the overall success of the organisation.

This role will be based in London and will require travel to our clients’ offices.

About Servaada, a Wipro company: 

Servaada is a separate legal entity, authorised by the FCA and has been set up by Wipro to provide regulated outsourcing services within the Financial Services industry.

Our clients are leading providers for pension schemes and investment platforms. Servaada will be providing business and technology process outsourcing services and an end to end front and back-office operations support. 

Your Benefits: 

As a Horizon Scanning Lead, you will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package and training & development in areas to help you improve.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensuring there is clear internal and external communication on the impact and providing training where needed
• Working closely with other internal teams, conducting analysis of customer demand and regulatory changes, and supporting the implementation of any required or recommended changes to ensure the business continues to deliver good customer outcomes
• Input into regulatory documentation and/or outputs and operational procedures from a technical point of view ensuring they are clear, accurate and not misleading
• Analyse any developing pensions and retail investments legislations and oversee any major changes and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Engage and support our colleagues with the management and delivery of systems, regulatory and legislative change for the benefit of our customers and business growth opportunities
• Represent the Group at relevant Industry bodies, relevant panels, working groups which enable you to support the development of the Group brand as a key contributor in technical discussions
• Recommend training, conferences and seminars to wider team from which they would benefit based on changes occurring
• You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities that fall within your capabilities as directed by management

Mandatory Skills:

The role holder will have a proven track record in establishing credible relationships with leadership teams and in managing complex compliance issues. They will have successfully operated in a complex environment and be driven to play a key role regulatory compliance.

• Robust experience in financial services in a second line back-office compliance role
• Working knowledge of and experiencing in using the FCA Handbook
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex compliance issues to non-compliance professionals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• The ability to present to a wide range of stakeholders
• Self-motivator
• Strong IT skills (Particularly Excel and other MS office applications

Desirable Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of insurance industry practices and procedures

Application of Individual Conduct Rules: 

Standard of conduct is reasonable under all circumstances relating to

• Must act with integrity
• Must act with due skill, care and diligence
• Must be open and cooperative with the FCA and other regulators
• Must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• Must observe proper standards of market conduct

Join our team as a Horizon Scanning Lead and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients and beneficiaries. If you have a passion for monitoring, a thorough understanding of investment services, and a desire to assist customers in their financial journey, we welcome you to apply and be part of our dedicated team.

Equal Opportunities:

Servaada is an advocate for positive change and conscious inclusion. As a global employer, we strive to create a diverse Wipro family by remaining committed to the development of our culture, diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants welcome.