Assistant Manager- Licensing & Enablement

Our client seeks an Assistant Manager to join the Licensing & Enablement team. Role Profile: To assist senior staff of the Portfolio Supervision Division by undertaking a range of activities including processing applications and assessing individuals proposed for Controlled Functions and Specified Persons. To provide assistance in identifying and preparing published guidance recommendations across all areas of regulated activity. To assist in maintaining the procedural framework and collaborate with other Supervisory Divisions where appropriate. To undertake the role of Risk Champion for the Portfolio Division in line with the Enterprise Risk Methodology, Policy and framework. Key Responsibilities: Conduct fitness and propriety assessments on applicants and those seeking to hold Controlled Functions. Assist in undertaking effective and efficient processing of licence applications, against licensing policies, including preparing recommendation papers for licensing meetings. Participate in meetings with potential new applicants to the Authority / regulated entities wishing to extend permissions / individuals seeking to hold Controlled Functions, and ensure that the contents of meetings are accurately recorded and, where necessary, resulting action points are followed-up on. Provide assistance in identifying and preparing policy and guidance recommendations across all areas of regulated activity. Assist with creating and maintaining a framework of procedures for the Supervision Team (Portfolio) and support HMI with their framework where appropriate. To support the Senior Manager Portfolio Licensing and Enablement Team with regular and ad-hoc Board and committee reporting as appropriate. Implement and manage the Divisions Internal Risk Libraries (including RCSAs), Business Impact Assessments and Business Continuity Plans, in conjunction with the Authority's Policy & Risk Division. Draft and obtain appropriate approval for responses to requests for information from other regulators and from other authorities, in accordance with the relevant legislation, procedures and the Authority's data protection policy. Take a proactive stance to communication with applicants in order to obtain required information, advise on progress and relay licensing decisions. Ensure all matters considered material to the discharge of the Divisions duties and responsibilities are raised with the Senior Manager or Head of Division in a timely manner. Ensure efficient use of the Authority's resources. Ensure internal systems and procedures are maintained and adhered to including the Authorisation procedures and the Authority's intelligence systems, where appropriate. Comply with the requirements set out in the Staff Handbook and other operational policy and procedures issued by the Authority. Maintain and develop a positive professional culture within the Authority. Key Skills and Experience: Evidence of continuing professional development. Essential Previous relevant experience in either a financial services, compliance, regulatory, risk or audit role. An awareness of Financial Services and associated legislation, regulation and guidance including trends and developments. Strong analytical skills, ability to quickly and accurately assimilate information.
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