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Compliance Acquisitions Officer

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The Ardonagh Group

Sep 15

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • United Kingdom
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must have audit/compliance experience in financial services, knowledge of insurance regulations, M&A experience, and a relevant professional qualification (ACA/ACCA preferred).
  • You will conduct due diligence, analyze data, report findings, advise M&A colleagues, escalate critical matters, and manage confidential acquisition data while upholding compliance standards.

Requirements

  • Audit/compliance experience essential in a financial services environment with a good knowledge and understanding of the insurance regulatory environment with emphasis on the application of principles, rules and requirements (e.g. GEN, PRIN, ICOBS, SYSC, etc).
  • Experience of working in assurance/M&A focused roles, preferably in an insurance setting.
  • Relevant professional and/or audit qualification preferred (e.g. ACA, ACCA and/or other relevant professional qualification).

Responsibilities

  • Undertake due diligence activity in accordance with Ardonagh Advisory’s M&A Framework and relevant Policies and Business Standards which will vary on a case by case basis depending on the nature, scope and scale of the acquisition target, including:
  • Planning, agree dates of site visits to acquisition targets and obtain their engagement, data collation and analysis, undertaking control walkthroughs, timely production of findings for review by the Head of Compliance Acquisitions.
  • Due diligence ‘fieldwork’; sample selection and testing, interviewing staff, obtaining sufficient and appropriate evidence to support findings, documenting findings and proposed remedial actions;
  • Reporting; provision of feedback to business stakeholders, timely production of high-quality reports summarising the findings and remedial actions identified for review by the Head of Compliance Acquisitions; and
  • Provide advice to M&A colleagues on compliance-related concerns, including how to accurately address red flags discovered during the due diligence process.
  • Timely escalation of matters arising/identified, particularly those which would be rated ‘Medium/High/Critical’, to the Head of Compliance Acquisitions;
  • Accurately logging information from the due diligence activity at key stages of each acquisition project;
  • Actively contribute to the achievement of team goals/objectives, assimilating and embedding into the methodology and approach;
  • To act in accordance with, and be an advocate for, Ardonagh’s Code of Conduct.
  • Collate and organise confidential data and documents relating to target acquisitions, financial crime risks and conflicts of interest.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this position is home-based with required travel to sites.

What qualifications are needed for the Compliance Acquisitions Officer role?

A background in audit/compliance within a financial services environment is essential, along with a good understanding of the insurance regulatory environment.

Is prior experience in M&A required?

Yes, experience in assurance/M&A focused roles, preferably in an insurance setting, is required.

What kind of professional qualifications are preferred for this position?

Relevant professional and/or audit qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or other relevant professional qualifications are preferred.

What will my main responsibilities be?

You will undertake due diligence on acquisition targets, report findings, advise M&A colleagues on compliance issues, and log information from due diligence activities.

Will I need to work under pressure?

Yes, the role requires the ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Are there benefits offered with this position?

Yes, benefits include 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, opportunities for career progression, employee assistance support, and more.

How will my travel needs be managed?

Travel to sites may include overnight stays as business needs require, and you will plan site visits as part of your due diligence activities.

What kind of team dynamics should I expect?

You will be part of a collaborative team that focuses on compliance and risk, working independently from segment line management.

Is there room for personal development?

Yes, the position offers genuine potential for both personal and professional development, including support for obtaining professional qualifications.

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The Ardonagh Group

Finance
Industry
501-1000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

The Ardonagh Group is the UK’s largest independent insurance distribution platform and a top 20 broker globally. We are collection of best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands with a network of more 150 locations worldwide and a combined workforce of more than 9,000 people. Across our portfolio, we offer a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain in the UK, Ireland and broader international markets. From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to work with our insurer partners to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions that meet customer needs. To find out more, visit our website: www.ardonagh.com