Job DescriptionHabito is making it easier than ever to get a mortgage, with cutting-edge technology and a straightforward service that puts customers in control.
We’re looking for a Compliance Expert (that's what we call our Compliance Consultants) with excellent attention to detail, as part of our Compliance & Risk team. Our Compliance & Risk team are responsible for providing oversight to the Habito business and customer mortgage journey, ensuring adherence with Habito’s and the FCA’s regulatory standards. The successful candidate will be able to combine their existing compliance experience with the best technology and great teamwork to ensure mortgage advice regulations and fair outcomes for our customers are met.
More about what you’ll do:
- Evaluating mortgage journeys in line with Habito policy and external regulations to ensure appropriate compliance
- Providing technical compliance advice and guidance to our Mortgage Expert, Case Management, Lending and Insurance teams
- Providing regular support and guidance to the wider business
- Providing case specific feedback to the Mortgage Expert team around file review findings
- Providing independent and accurate reporting of Habito’s compliance landscape
- Conducting compliance monitoring of the first line
- Supporting risk and compliance assessments including thematic reviews and targeted deep dives
- Assist with the documentation, implementation and streamlining of procedures and processes
- Conducting customer, partner and supplier due diligence
- Developing and maintaining a communication programme to ensure all stakeholders are fully trained and aware of relevant risks and related requirements and responsibilities
- Conducting root cause analysis of compliance issues that arise, considering the regulatory, commercial and reputational impacts
You’ll have:
- A strong understanding of the compliance disciplines and FCA principles
- A good working knowledge of the end-to-end mortgage process is preferred, but not essential.
- Demonstrable experience in operating in environments where compliance frameworks are followed
- Able to deliver in a fast paced and demanding environment
- An attention to detail, with a methodical and organised approach
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Self-motivation and prepared to take responsibility and ownership of tasks
- The ability to prioritise to meet tight deadlines
- Hard working, tenacity and a focused mind set
- The ability to work independently, using their initiative and work as part of a wider team
- The ability to comfortably handle change and in a fast-evolving environment
**The stated experience level is a guide and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated
If youwant to be part of a team whose driving purpose is to make mortgages easier, we’d love to hear from you
The benefits
- Remote-first working
- Flexible holiday - 25 days holiday and more if you need it! (this is team dependent)
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave - for when you plan to start a family
- Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
- Career progression - we help you build your career
- Contributory pension scheme - We have an ethical pension fund, but you can decide where you put your money
- International remote working for up to 10 days a year
- Volunteering - 2 days paid volunteering each year for charity of your choice
- Sick pay - up to 5 days sick covered each year
- Casual dress
- GAYE - Give As You Earn - donate to a charity of your choice via payroll.
More about Habito
You shouldn’t have to go through hell to get a mortgage. That’s why we built Habito. We use breakthrough technology and top tier experts to deliver the most personalised, fast and convenient way to get a mortgage today. All for free.
We don’t stop at mortgages, either. Together we’re building whole new ways of buying and owning your home. At Habito, you’ll be a vital part of that future.
We want to hear from everyone
The creative brilliance and ingenuity at Habito wouldn’t be possible without a diverse team bringing different perspectives, experience and skills together.
If you feel you can do the job, we’d like to hear from you, no matter what your background or qualifications.
We want to foster a culture where everybody feels included, heard, and equal – regardless of age, disability, gender, marital or parental status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.