Experience of working in a Regulatory and Compliance role within an FCA regulated business. Demonstration of this experience and knowledge of compliance practices is key.
The ability to provide consistent advice, guidance and training to a range of stakeholders across the Group.
Ability to understand, interpret and apply regulatory standards into practical solutions
Ability to build strong relationships across the Group, with strong communication skills across a variety of audiences.
Attention to detail ensuring accuracy in data and in the advice provided to the Group.
A collaborative approach to ensure commercial yet compliant solutions are applied to Group changes.
Good Project management skills
Effective leadership, communication, and people skills, capable of fostering a culture of compliance and ethical behaviour.
A knowledge of Data Protection regulations would be preferred but not essential.
Strong data analytical skills to review, understand and provide data to the business
About DFSIt takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.
We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.
DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.
What you'll be doing
Supports the Group Head of Risk and Compliance in delivery of the Compliance strategy and key operational deliverables within the team.
Works with key stakeholders in the Senior Leadership team and managers to deliver business objectives with a pragmatic and commercial lens.
Monitors FCA and data protection compliance and regulatory changes and implements across the Group, including the creation of regulatory training
Requirement to ensure that regulatory compliance learning modules are kept up to date
Works closely with peers in the Group Risk and Compliance team to foster collaboration, learning and knowledge sharing.
Deputises for the Group Head of Compliance and Risk in relation to their Compliance accountabilities.
Uses data to give a clear narrative in the Conduct Risk Committees and supports the Head of Compliance and Risk in finalising high quality and accurate reporting
Works with, influences and advises Senior Leadership on how to align business strategies with regulatory requirements, ensuring that growth and innovation occur within a compliant framework.
Anticipates and actively engages in business initiatives to ensure compliance requirements are pro-actively considered.
Works with the Compliance Assurance team to continuously improves compliance monitoring and control systems to ensure continuing compliance, cost effectiveness and timeliness
Provides suitable advise the Group to support sustainable growth compliant with regulatory obligations.
Ensure that conduct and regulatory risks are appropriately evaluated and escalated to deliver the right customer and operational outcomes.
Responsible for coordinating the Conduct Risk Committees and Governance and Risk Committee including the distribution of the papers in a timely manner
Support the Group with meeting its obligations with Anti-bribery regulations
The role is for you if...
You are looking for a new challenging role within an inclusive, flexible, people focused and rewarding organisation
You have a compliance based background with experience of having direct reports into you and reporting into major stakeholders
You want to join a great working environment; with a great work life balance including a hybrid approach to work from our Doncaster OR Golborne Offices; with flexibility on hours and days!
DFS Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus (based on company & personal performance)
A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
Holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get!)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
Group Pension Scheme
Group Sharesave Scheme
Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
All offer are subject to references and DBS checks
Due to the volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this role early and so encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible.
We’re an equal opportunities employer
DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.
