Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
The UK Privacy, Risk and Compliance team, part of the Global Privacy & Compliance team, is responsible for supporting the business in complying with both regulatory requirements and expectations, and the principles and standards set out by Equifax.
This is a 12-month secondment/FTC opportunity for either a P2 (Compliance Consultant) or P3 (Compliance Business Partner), reporting directly to the Compliance Director. You will provide regulatory oversight across Equifax, with responsibility for providing compliance advice to key stakeholders and conducting monitoring to ensure we are compliant with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requirements. This is an exciting opportunity with a broad remit that can be based in our London, Leeds, Nottingham or Wexford offices.
We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday–Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely.
What you’ll do
Provide regulatory advice and guidance to our UK business focusing on the direct to consumer (D2C) business ‘Consumer Solutions’, Open Banking, Complaints, Consumer Product Development, Marketing, Sales and Transformation programmes.
Support the development of the UK mandatory compliance induction and annual training.
Provide input into the Compliance Risk Universe and Monitoring Plan, taking a lead on Compliance Monitoring reviews to identify areas of risk and support the business in finding effective solutions.
Raise conduct and compliance risk awareness.
Support the Compliance Director and wider leadership team with queries or issues raised by the FCA, ICO or other relevant regulators.
What experience you need
Strong compliance experience (or equivalent) working in an FCA regulated environment.
Good knowledge of Financial Services - such as Consumer Credit, Banking & Insurance.
Strong understanding of FCA requirements including Consumer Duty, PRIN, COND, DISP, CONC and SYSC; the ability to apply these pragmatically and in the context of business risk
Strong knowledge and understanding of conduct and/or regulatory risk, particularly with regards to controls/MI/governance, business strategy, product lifecycle, policies and defining risk metrics/appetites
An ability to dig below the surface to understand context, materiality and root causes.
Experience in assurance and controls testing, identifying areas of risk and finding pragmatic solutions.
Good track record in understanding business models, associated risks and partnering senior business stakeholders.
Good experience of digging below the surface and understanding the context and materiality of risks
There is an expectation of more proactive constructive challenge and independent stakeholder management for the P3 role, whereas the P2 will focus more on supporting the operational implementation and monitoring tasks.
What could set you apart
Credit reference agency knowledge
Debt services knowledge
Open banking knowledge
The Perks of being a Equifax Employee?
We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!
We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.
Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
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Full timeSkills Required
- Strong compliance experience or equivalent in an FCA-regulated environment
- Good knowledge of financial services, including consumer credit, banking, or insurance
- Strong understanding of FCA requirements, including Consumer Duty, PRIN, COND, DISP, CONC, and SYSC
- Knowledge of conduct and/or regulatory risk, controls, management information, governance, business strategy, product lifecycle, policies, and risk metrics or appetites
- Experience in assurance and controls testing, identifying risks, and developing pragmatic solutions
- Track record of understanding business models and associated risks while partnering with senior stakeholders
- Credit reference agency knowledge
- Debt services knowledge
- Open banking knowledge
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with company matching and, in some contexts, profit-sharing or pension components. These are described as solid parts of the total package.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include paid parental leave for birth and non-birthing parents and adoption assistance. Company materials highlight these benefits as part of a family-supportive offering.
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Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan choices, dental and vision options, FSAs/HSAs, and voluntary supplemental coverages enable customization. The company publishes plan summaries and SPDs to help compare cost and coverage by location and tier.
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What We Do
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.
