Conduct Assurance Lead

A bit about the role

Our licence to operate the National Lottery embeds propriety as a key outcome. This role will report into the Head of Regulatory Assurance and lead the conduct assurance work program comprising conduct vetting ('Fit and Proper') and other conduct related matters as directed which may be relevant to the integrity of our operations. The role is the organisation's subject matter lead for Fit and Proper and is expected to exercise independent judgement, provide credible challenge, and make recommendations on the assurance of propriety matters at senior level.

What you'll be doing

• Maintain conduct vetting policies, standards and guidance ensuring they are up to date with legislative and regulatory change and reflect contemporary best practice across sectoral comparisons.
• Horizon scan for relevant regulatory and industry developments, including emerging risks and approaches to risk management.
• Partner with the People team to embed conduct vetting and ongoing compliance into appointment processes and People policies.
• Partner with first and second line Risk & Compliance teams to identify, implement and test vetting controls including the development and delivery of assurance activity (e.g. thematic reviews, control testing, MI analysis) to assess effectiveness and support Executive and Board assurance as a means of providing assurance and demonstrating Propriety outcomes have been met.
• Provide practical, clear written and verbal advice and guidance to functional stakeholders including general awareness and training activities.
• Coordinate the activities of key stakeholders - People Team, Legal, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Protective Security. Partner with Regulatory Affairs to provide comprehensive compliance advice to functional stakeholders on the application of vetting requirements and compliance with Licence obligations.
• Act as the point of contact with the Gambling Commission (GC) for all updates, queries, waivers, consents and notifications including explaining and defending Allwyn's approach to conduct, vetting compliance and assurance.
• Create internal and external reports of compliance, risks and outcomes as required.

What experience we're looking for

• Excellent understanding of propriety/conduct risk management and governance in the area of conduct vetting in a regulated or high integrity environment or demonstrated relevant ability to quickly become conversant and authoritative in these areas.
• Experience in interpreting regulatory requirements; translating and applying technical regulation in a commercially pragmatic and outcomes focused way. Proven autonomous senior level experience in regulatory engagement and advocacy.
• High attention to detail, highly analytical and with first class written and verbal communication skills and presence.
• Proactive problem solver, able to take ownership of and initiative for maintaining a practical, proportionate approach to compliance and assurance.
• Excellent business partnering, collaboration and engagement skills. Ability to lead cross functional projects.
• The ability to persuasively lead and influence approaches and build consensus.
• Bright, intellectually agile, able to learn and manage complexity quickly.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic solutions driven mindset.
• Experience gained in a highly regulated sector (e.g. gambling, financial services, utilities, defence, public sector or similar) is desirable.

Key Measures of Success

• Propriety compliance frameworks, including policies, are kept up to date and reflect current legal and regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Pro active engagement with key business stakeholders to anticipate and plan for vetting support needs.
• Collaboration with People, Regulatory, Risk and other teams to ensure holistic consistent advice to functional stakeholders.
• Designing an ongoing approach to vetting compliance in line with an outcomes based licence and which supports business outcomes.
• All stakeholders are aware of and supported to comply with requirements.
• Post appointment propriety risks are identified, monitored and managed. Timely escalation of risks to the key Director and Executive stakeholders.
• Assurance is provided to the Executive and Board on propriety risk management and compliance including clear articulation of risk, emerging issues and regulatory confidence in Allwyn's approach and communicated to the regulator in line with licence requirements.

Benefits

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
• Single Private Health Cover
• Complimentary Private Medical
• Income Protection
• Flexible Benefits - EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes.
• Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption)
• Wellness Allowance £500
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Health Assessments
• Volunteering Days
• Matched Funding

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we've taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.