Spreadex

This graduate role supports internal audit activities by monitoring and testing internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting with policy updates and regulatory reporting.ABOUT USSpreadex has been a trusted name in sports and financial spread betting for over 25 years. Since expanding into fixed odds betting in 2010 and CFD trading in 2017, we remain the only global operator to offer all these services under a single brand.Following a quarter-century of sustained profitability, we’re entering an exciting new phase of growth across both our sports and financial divisions. This ambitious expansion is backed by a significant increase in our marketing investment and the recent acquisition of Sporting Index.This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team at our vibrant St Albans office, just outside London. The position offers a hybrid working model, combining both office-based and remote work.Our office is based in St Albans, Hertfordshire with a fast and simple commute from London and the surrounding area:20 minutes from London St Pancras/Kings Cross by direct trainRegular services also run from Farringdon, City Thameslink, and BlackfriarsEasy access from the M1, A1(M), and M25ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Graduate Internal Audit Analyst provides key support in ensuring Spreadex’s compliance with the rules, regulations and guidance of our respective regulators, chiefly the Gambling Commission and FCA.The role focuses on the execution of routine monitoring and testing of internal controls. The Analyst supports the Internal Audit Manager by undertaking detailed ongoing monitoring and testing of internal controls and processes, ensuring alignment with our policies and regulatory standards, delivering clear, actionable insights to the Internal Audit Manager where inconsistencies are found.Key Responsibilities:Internal Control Support• Gaining a detailed understanding of key internal controls and processes within Spreadex’s support departments.• Testing internal controls and processes to ensure that these are functioning as intended and working in the ways described in official policy documents.• Identifying and flagging any discrepancies to the Internal Audit Manager between actual practice and the documented policy and procedures.• Updating process or procedure descriptions on wiki pages as directed by the Internal Audit Manager to ensure they reflect current practice.Ongoing Monitoring• Frequent dip-sampling of internal controls and processes to ensure they have been completed in a manner which aligns with internal policy documents and the defined processes.• Collation and preparation of audit work documentation that evidences findings in a clear, concise, accurate and easy to follow format.• Providing feedback to the Internal Audit Manager on any inconsistencies found or potential improvements if or when these are identified.Internal Policy and Process Documentation Update Assistance• Assisting the Internal Audit Manager in the review of internal policies and procedures, highlighting sections that may require updates based on either internal or external / regulatory changes.• Highlighting to the Internal Audit Manager any areas where changes may be required to align with the latest rules or guidance.• Assisting the Internal Audit Manager with drafting initial copy for potential amendments and improvements where required.Regulatory Reporting• Assisting in the preparation and review of regulatory reports where necessary to ensure accuracy and compliance.ABOUT YOUA methodical thinker with first class levels of attention to detail.Strong academic background demonstrating analytical ability and capacity for understanding complex regulatory frameworks.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.BENEFITS• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.• Hybrid working (2 days working from home), including 2 weeks remote working from any location after 6 months of service.• 25 days holiday, rising to 30 after 2 years.• Enhanced parental leave.• Contributory pension scheme.• Private medical insurance scheme.• Discounts for gym membership, travel & cinema.• Sabbatical after 10 years of service.

Posted 12 days ago

This is a graduate entry role responsible for supporting regulatory compliance, conducting KYC and AML reviews, and ensuring adherence to Gambling Commission and FCA regulations while developing analytical, risk assessment, and compliance skills.ABOUT USSpreadex has been a trusted name in sports and financial spread betting for over 25 years. Since expanding into fixed odds betting in 2010 and CFD trading in 2017, we remain the only global operator to offer all these services under a single brand.Following a quarter-century of sustained profitability, we’re entering an exciting new phase of growth across both our sports and financial divisions. This ambitious expansion is backed by a significant increase in our marketing investment and the recent acquisition of Sporting Index.This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team at our vibrant St Albans office, just outside London. The position offers a hybrid working model, combining both office-based and remote work.Our office is based in St Albans, Hertfordshire with a fast and simple commute from London and the surrounding area:20 minutes from London St Pancras/Kings Cross by direct trainRegular services also run from Farringdon, City Thameslink, and BlackfriarsEasy access from the M1, A1(M), and M25ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Graduate Compliance Analyst plays a key role in ensuring Spreadex’s compliance with the rules, regulations, and guidance of our respective regulators, chiefly the Gambling Commission and FCA.This role’s responsibilities are:Responding to ad-hoc business questions and queries in relation to compliance. Escalating questions to appropriate senior staff members using the correct channels when not able to answer them personally.Responding to ad-hoc customer questions and queries in relation to compliance. Escalating questions to appropriate senior staff members using the correct channels when not able to answer them personally.Ensuring that all communication with customers is conducted in a polite, professional, sensitive and understanding manner with the highest standards of English used in written communication.Reviewing customer declared income and savings figures where there are signs of obvious inaccuracy or inconsistency.Assessing whether customers across brands with similar personal details are the same person.Categorising, verifying and assessing customer KYC documentation. Checking for authenticity and any signs of potential financial vulnerability on financial statements.Conducting customer interactions via live chat or phone to understand if customers with high levels of gambling spend are comfortable that they can afford the amounts they are depositing. Documenting the conversation held and any action taken.Conducting customer interactions via live chat or phone to understand if customers showing potential indicators of harm are at high risk of harm. Documenting the conversation held and any action taken.Undertaking enhanced due diligence assessments for higher risk customers. Gathering and verifying customer information. Screening against global sanctions lists and politically exposed persons (PEP) databases. Searching public records and news articles to identify adverse media. Assessing and documenting risk.Conducting anti-money laundering (AML) reviews for customers displaying given depositing behaviours. Ensuring records are up to date and scrutinising transactions. Screening against global sanctions lists and politically exposed persons (PEP) databases. Searching public records and news articles to identify adverse media. Deciding whether there are any grounds for knowledge or suspicion of money laundering and documenting the reasons for the decision.Reviewing advertising platforms and affiliate partners to ensure that holding a relationship with such partners would not lead to a breach of any regulatory requirements.Ensuring that all regulatory training is completed to the required standards in the required deadlines.Undertaking any other tasks or project work delegated by the Compliance Management Team.ABOUT YOUThis role is ideal for an individual looking for their first graduate role.Candidates should be educated to a degree level, with an excellent attention to detail, and strong language and numeracy skills.Culturally, we are looking for a confident, self-motivated, and critical thinker with strong analytical skills.The ability to be discreet when dealing with confidential requests.Be intellectually curious and have the confidence to follow up compliance concerns using your own initiative.Have proven organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.Have the ability to develop good relationships with other departments and with clients.Strong IT skills are a must.BENEFITSCompetitive salary and bonus schemeHybrid working (2 days working from home), including 2 weeks remote working from any location after 6 months of service25 days holiday, rising to 30 after 2 yearsEnhanced parental leaveContributory pension schemePrivate medical insurance schemeDiscounts for gym membership, travel & cinemaSabbatical after 10 years of service

Posted 12 days ago