Senior Insolvency and Regulatory Manager - ICAEW (Milton Keynes)

The ICAEW is looking for a Senior Insolvency and Regulatory Manager in Milton Keynes. Should you wish to apply to this exciting new role please click on the Visit jobs portal link and complete our simple application form: https://www.icaew.com/about-icaew/vacancies

Senior Insolvency and Regulatory Manager

This role is responsible for managing all insolvency-related regulatory casework to a consistently high standard, inspiring confidence in ICAEW and the accountancy profession.

Job Description

The Senior Insolvency and Regulatory Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of insolvency casework and finding pragmatic solutions to problems;

• Line managing 1.5 FTE staff whose work includes licence applications, cessations and renewals, monthly cover schedule submissions and other general insolvency queries;

• Answering enquiries and providing information to insolvency practitioners, firms, members and ICAEW colleagues within area of technical knowledge;

• Developing, implementing and maintaining effective systems and procedures to support insolvency casework;

• Preparing work for consideration by the Insolvency Licensing Committee (ILC) and assisting the Committee Secretary to support and monitor the work of the ILC;

The role will also involve supporting the Director, Regulatory Policy with insolvency-specific regulatory policy matters, including:

• Assisting with regulatory policy issues and changes related to insolvency;

• Representing ICAEW's Professional Standards Department at regulatory meetings;

• Liaising with the Insolvency Service on regulatory, policy and operational issues;

• Project managing or providing input into responses to consultations issued by oversight regulators, government departments etc.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A significant experience and knowledge of work conducted by ICAEW insolvency practitioners and firms;

• A detailed understanding of all relevant UK insolvency legislation;

• Knowledge of the ICAEW's Byelaws, Regulations and Code of Ethics;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Strong attention to detail and a capability to think innovatively;

• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Insolvency Casework:

• Manage to resolution a portfolio of insolvency casework;

• Assessing and approving new insolvency licence applications;

• Reporting licence-holders to the ILC following an adverse monitoring visit;

• Managing applications for the block transfer of a licence-holder's portfolio;

• Assist in compiling the quarterly and annual data returns to the Insolvency Service;

Regulatory Policy

• Assist the Director, Regulatory Policy on regulatory policy issues and changes related to insolvency;

• Respond to policy questions and other insolvency queries raised by PSD staff, regulatory committees, oversight regulators and other professional bodies;

• Represent ICAEW's PSD at regulatory meetings;

• Liaise with the Insolvency Service on regulatory, policy and operational issues;

• Project managing or providing input into response to consultations issued by oversight regulators, government departments etc.

Requirements

• Significant experience and knowledge of work conducted by ICAEW insolvency practitioners and firms;

• A detailed understanding of all relevant UK insolvency legislation;

• Knowledge of the ICAEW's Byelaws, Regulations and Code of Ethics;

• Able to analyse, understand and interpret complex information to make informed decisions based on the presented facts;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Strong attention to detail and a capability to think innovatively;

• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.