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Monitoring & Control Testing Specialist Location - Remote----Fun, rewarding and with the opportunity to develop and grow your career. Thats life with L&C Mortgages, the UKs leading fee free mortgage and protection broker with over 160 awards to its name.Join us and youll be part of a business that takes your progress seriously and wants you to enjoy being part of the L&C family. From The Extra Mile colleague nominations recognising those who go above and beyond, your birthday off, our fabulous Perkbox membership and more, this is a place that really gives back on the effort you put in.Right now, were looking to recruit a Monitoring and Control Testing Specialist. THE ROLEThis is an exciting opportunity for a fully CeMap qualified individual to join our Business Unit Control Function and provide reassurance to the business that existing controls are effective and that risk is minimised through a the delivery of a comprehensive control testing plan. You will be undertaking monitoring activities within the 1st line of defence and testing controls to ensure L&C proactively mitigate risk to customers and to the business. You will be responsible for conducting high level data analysis from across the business and reporting on current/emerging risks to Management and to appropriate committees through MI. The role holder will provide support to the Business Unit Control Function in the day to day management the Training and Competency scheme.The role plays a key part in helping to ensure the business has effective controls, that processes are followed and that L&Cs customers receive good outcomes.FCA CERTIFICATION REGIME & CONDUCT RULESL&C is authorised and regulated by the FCA and is classified as an Enhanced Firm under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR). This role is subject to the 6 FCA Conduct rules and you will be expected to adhere to them at all times. (See below). Any confirmed breaches of the Conduct Rules will be reported to the FCA annually. Should you apply for a Certified role in another financial services firm then L&C may be required to disclose this information in a Regulatory Reference request.You must act with integrityYou must act with due care, skill, and diligenceYou must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulatorsYou must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairlyYou must observe proper standards of market conductYou must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customersABOUT YOUAt L&C we care about our customers and the service they receive and ensuring our policies and processes are followed helps to ensure L&Cs customers receive good outcomes and the business meets its regulatory requirements. Were looking for a CeMap (or equivalent) qualified individual, with great industry knowledge, experience, and a keen eye for detail. Individuals should be self-motivated, self-sufficient and able to manage their time effectively with a proactive approach to work. Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and present information effectively, at all levels within the business and with external third parties. Applicants should have experience within Financial services and the sector, and a good understanding of regulatory and legislative requirements and their impact on a business.WHY JOIN L&CWe care about our customers, but our employees are what make the magic happen. Were always ready to listen and do what we can to make L&C even better for those receiving and providing our services. Working with us means being part of an environment of respect and equity, so the standard of training is as high as it can be, ensuring that the service youre able to deliver is at the same level. What you do with it and where you take your role from there is up to you because there are ample opportunities to flourish and progress.As an employee of L&C, some of the benefits youll get include:24 days starting annual leave, plus a day off for your birthday.Be a part of an incentive scheme that is both customer-centric and reflective of your effortsHave access to our comprehensive Employee benefit and support schemesCome celebrate at our biannual Winter and Summer socials, and plenty of other events amongst your team and section... and much more!At London & Country Mortgages, we are committed to fostering a recruitment and selection process that is inherently diverse and inclusive. We believe in the strength that comes from a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively seek to create an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel welcome and valued. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just a goal; it is a fundamental part of our organisational culture, driving us to continuously enhance our practices to ensure that every candidate has an equal opportunity to contribute and thrive within our community.