Junior Compliance Officer

WTW Compliance Function’s aim is to proactively support Willis Towers Watson to generate sustainable value, helping the company to deliver good client outcomes, manage its conduct, protect against regulatory risk, and to maintain strong regulatory relationships. We aim to be a trusted partner to the business. Within Willis Towers Watson’s internal control system, we form part of the Second Line of Defence, as a function independent from daily business activities.

Reporting to the Regional Compliance Officer - Western Europe Southern Region, within a team of skilled colleagues, the Junior Compliance Officer - Spain is a key contributor to the departments’ aim of maintaining an efficient, independent Compliance Function and framework.

**The Role**
- Map the regulatory framework, horizon scan for developments, report and respond to new or changed regulation or legislation within Compliance’s remit applicable to the Relevant Business.
- Support fulfillment of compliance training needs, helping to develop and deliver compliance training within the Relevant Business.
- Collaborate to produce appropriate communications to colleagues in the Relevant Business as set out in the Compliance Plan, and on an ad-hoc basis.
- Record keeping in line with regulatory requirements and/or WTW policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the Regional Compliance Officer to investigate suspected, alleged, or actual breaches of regulatory requirements or WTW Compliance policies and procedures within the Relevant Business and ensure resolution. Develop corrective action plans and track implementation status for revisions of other compliance-related controls.
- Carry out monitoring activities in line with the annual Compliance Plan and on an ad-hoc basis (Third Parties/GEH/Sanctions, etc.), ensuring that remedial action is taken, and material issues, incidents and breaches are escalated to relevant stakeholders.
- Support the Excellence function in the performance of selected Excellence Reviews, focussing on compliance with regulatory requirements and Compliance policies/procedures.
- Collate and deliver accurate and appropriate compliance metrics and information to appropriate stakeholders in the Relevant Business and the Compliance Function.
- Compile and deliver compliance records or information requested by internal/external auditors.
- Collaborate with the Regional Compliance Officer to maintain effective relationships with regulators and relevant supervisory authorities or self-regulating bodies; ensure timely submission of accurate regulatory reporting; respond to regulatory information requests and enquiries. Reporting of issues and breaches to applicable regulators where requested or required.

**The Requirements**

Essential
- Regulatory and corporate governance knowledge/understanding required.
- Good interpersonal skills, willing to learn how to engage effectively at all levels to promote an effective and business focused compliance culture.
- Ability to work, both individually and as a team, under pressure to tight timelines, although under direct supervision by
- Interest to understand the Compliance function role - a pragmatic approach to managing compliance risks.
- Commitment to on-time professional task delivery and maintaining understanding of regulatory developments.
- Must be committed to maintaining a robust compliance culture and high ethical standards.
- Always demonstrates high integrity.
- Proactive and a self-starter.
- Organised and methodical.
- Analytical problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills and English fluent, both orally and in writing
- MS Office automation proficient

Desirable
- 1 year Compliance professional background
- CESCOM® Compliance Officer Certification will be considered a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer