Regulatory Assurance Advisory Specialist (Contract)

We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Assurance Advisory Specialist to join our department, working in a 12-14 maternity contract.

The role in a nutshell: Providing expert regulatory guidance and support to the business, ensuring Toyota Financial Services UK has effective policies and procedures, training and systems in place to meet its regulatory obligations in delivering good customer outcomes. Foresight into industry changes as well as a deep understanding of the current regulations will be key.

A bit about 'Assurance': We are a business fundamental team at the heart of TFSUK who proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring TFS adheres to all regulatory standards. We champion a business-wide Conduct Risk management agenda, to promote a healthy conduct culture and to deliver good customer outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

• The main purpose of the role is to act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to the business on all aspects of regulation in this sector.
• Horizon scanning will allow you to proactively monitor regulatory changes and emerging trends in the car financing sector, analysing their impact on business operations and providing clear and concise summaries to relevant stakeholders.
• You will develop strong relationships with business units, understanding their regulatory needs and providing proactive and timely advice on compliance matters. This could be as a project support or in business-as-usual activity.
• You will support the business in implementing new regulations and guidance, ensuring that policies and procedures are up-to-date and reflect current requirements, providing approval for amendments to those policies and procedures.
• You will assist in preparing and submitting accurate and timely regulatory reports on behalf of the business to the FCA and liaise with them as needed.
• Reporting across the wider organisation and other industry bodies will also form part of your regular working pattern.
• You will also contribute to the development and delivery of regulatory training to staff at all levels.

What you'll get to own:

• You will have the opportunity to build and shape the regulatory advisory function within the team, becoming a trusted advisor to the business.
• You will play a key role in ensuring that Toyota Financial Services UK remains compliant with all relevant regulations, contributing to the company's continued success.

Key Experience & Skills:

• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and guidance relevant to motor finance, including upcoming/emerging changes and how to be informed.
• Experience in providing regulatory advice and support to business units.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Regulatory Compliance background.
• Experience in developing and delivering training.

Attributes & Behaviours:

• Positive, collaborative, and an independent thinker with good analytical skills.
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• You will work within a high performing team, in a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity, showing respect for people and working with integrity.
• You will have a willingness to represent Regulatory Assurance as a key contact and be able to communicate confidently at all levels.

At Toyota Financial Services (TFS) it is more than just an externally bench-marked salary and bonus, we also offer:

• Hybrid working pattern is 2 days in the office and 3 days from a location of your choice.
• Access to attractive car schemes for you (& your family) for Toyota & Lexus cars
• Excellent pension scheme (up to 6% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution).
• Generous annual leave of 25 days which increases with service and holiday purchase option
• Private Medical Healthcare (single, partner/spouse and dependent children) with Digital GP Service
• Group Income Protection cover with Aviva including physical, mental, and financial wellbeing services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eye tests
• Onsite gym, Sports and Social Club, & flu jabs to keep you healthy
• Wellbeing hour each month and many more initiatives throughout the year to encourage a healthy mind and body, and to raise awareness and celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Dress for your day policy to make you feel comfortable at work
• Eco HQ, free parking & restaurant
• Two volunteering days per year
• Reward gateway voucher discounts
• Flexible working scheme and we welcome flexible working conversations at interview
• Regular 121s with your manager, a personal development review (PReview) each quarter
• A wide range of learning & development opportunities including Linked In Learning courses
• £250 contribution towards you learning something new outside of work
• Annual events (e.g., summer party, BBQ & Xmas party) including Countdown to Christmas events every December - it is so much fun!

Our Recruitment Process

At Toyota Financial Services (TFS) we value everyone and are pleased to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.

We are committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Should you meet the minimum criteria for this role and wish to apply under the DC scheme, you may be moved forward to the next stage. Please ensure to add this information into your application.

When it comes to recruitment, please do let us know if we can adjust our process to be meet your accessibility needs.

Some examples of how we might be able to help are listed below:

• Providing a copy of interview questions before the interview
• Organising a time and location that best suits you
• Allowing additional time for the assessment and interview

We are happy to review any adjustment on a case-by-case basis to support you to be your best self.