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About the Role

This role focuses on the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR), partnering with HR and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. The position involves supporting policy creation, process implementation, system management, and administration of certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and improvement of policies, frameworks, and processes for Senior Managers (SMF), Certified Persons (CPs), and the UK Conduct Rules Population.
• Collaborate with EMEA Compliance, HR Business Partners, and Reward teams to align SMCR processes and policies with legislative and regulatory changes.
• Provide support for the implementation of a new SMCR management system, including process mapping, documentation, and identifying improvements and automation opportunities.
• Reconcile SMCR data sources prior to input into the new system.
• Manage CP lifecycle processes, including Fit & Proper assessments, Certification, FCA Directory maintenance, and related reporting.
• Manage the SMCR system to ensure complete and accurate records of SMF documentation and CP data.
• Produce all SMCR reporting materials.
• Support Talent Acquisition with SMF/CP queries, including screening queries.
• Manage senior stakeholders and collaborate with EMEA SMFs, US SMFs, and CPs regarding ongoing SMCR exercises.

Requirements

• Experience delivering SMCR to ensure continual compliance with regulatory and internal policies and processes.
• Experience using SMCR Management systems for maintaining records and managing the certification process.
• Advanced attention to detail and analytical capability.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and influence effectively at a senior executive level.
• Previous experience in Compliance functions and/or ability to partner with Compliance and Operational Risk teams within Financial Services.
• Structured, focused, methodical approach: adhering to and continually improving processes.
• Comfortable in taking ownership of controls and processes and communicating with/educating colleagues.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to manage multiple deliverables and balance priorities.
• Work comfortably in HR environment, strong sense of discretion and integrity critical.

Skills

• SMCR
• Compliance
• Risk Management
• HR
• Process Improvement
• Data Reconciliation
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Skills

Location

• In-Office Collaboration

Work Type

• Fixed Term
• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior

About the Company

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments offers growth and career opportunities across all its businesses.
• The company has a global team of 2,300 people and over 550 investment professionals.
• Clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies and bespoke solutions.
• The company is focused on clients and has a strong financial foundation, connecting Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
• Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, recognizing that success is due to talented individuals who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills, and capabilities.
• The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute, and realize their potential.
• The company is client-centric and relationship-based, valuing in-person collaboration for achieving results.

Equal Opportunity

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants are considered without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided to aid participation in the application or interview process.