Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) Associate - 12 months FTC

Do you want to work in a role that gives a broad exposure to senior leaders across different parts of the organisation? Do you want to expand and develop your knowledge and experience of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR)? If you’re looking for a flexible role in a fast-paced environment with exposure to senior stakeholders, then this is the role for you. You will benefit from working with different parts of the business and support functions to deliver all aspect of regulatory requirements for SMCR.

Join the SMCR office and apply your skills and experience working with the first line senior leaders directly supporting compliance with their SMCR responsibilities. You will also work directly with colleagues in HR, Compliance and Legal on SMCR matters in addition to working with the SMCR Director to whom this role reports into. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated individual to develop a detailed and practical understanding of SMCR and build relationships with senior stakeholders across the business and support functions.

The Role:

• Managing accuracy of SMCR population data using our SMCR software
• Assist with the preparation, delivery and oversight of core SMCR deliverables such as: Job Descriptions, Fit and Proper assessments, documenting handover for Senior Managers, review of governance frameworks, Senior Managers’ Reasonable Steps Packs
• Helping to write and deliver SMCR related training
• Monitoring completion of Conduct Rules training
• Support with production of SMCR MI and reporting to the relevant governance committees
• Drafting and maintaining firm wide SMCR policy and procedures.
• Keeping the SMCR intranet pages updated
• Overseeing the completion of regular attestations for those in SMCR roles
• Additional SMCR support and ad hoc tasks as required by the SMCR Director

The Requirements

• Previous experience in Senior Managers and Certification Regime desirable, whether in Compliance, HR, Legal, Risk or a first line SMCR / Conduct / Governance Office role
• Attention to detail with regard for process design and consistent delivery
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organised with ability to plan and prioiritise effectively
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Ability to work alongside and influence a range of stakeholders across the business
• Flexible and adaptable

Equal Opportunity Employer

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organization. We embrace all types of diversity.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.