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What we expect from our employees

We all play for team Blue – We are collaborative, empathetic, energetic, fair, helpful, inclusive, supportive and we build lasting relationships.

We take responsibility – We are accountable, creative, influential and problem solvers. We have integrity and pride. We take ownership.

We work like a start-up – We are customer-focused, adaptable, innovative, pragmatic,proactive and resilient.

We have a voice and every door is open – We actively listen, get involved, openly communicate. We seek guidance and are open-minded.

Blue Benefits

As a valued member of the Blue team, you will get:


  • 25 Days Annual Leave Entitlement
  • One additional day’s leave for your birthday
  • Private Medical Cover
  • Life Insurance Cover
  • Self-Invested Pension Plan (SIPP)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Access to Blue Motor Finance benefits portal
  • Gym Membership discounts
  • Eye Care Cost reimbursement
  • Premium Bonds for children
  • Office Social Activities
  • Tusker
  • Tech Scheme
  • Cycle to Work
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Occupational parental pay after 12 months continuous service at the beginning of the 11th week before the EWC
  • Challenging and exciting work environment
  • Continuous development

Current jobs at Blue

Our people are the key to our success and we are proud of our high calibre teams. We empower our people to take initiative, challenge the norm, think for themselves and make decisions to deliver an exemplary service. We recruit the best, forward thinking, creative people to work at Blue. We want our people to inspire our future!

We have big plans for the future and you could be part of them. Take a look below to see if you have what it takes to be part of Team Blue and view our current vacancies.

Area Sales Manager - Region 1
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Job purpose

To manage a region and be responsible for dealerships and introducer relationships within that region and the quantity and quality of the business produced by those partners, ensuring accuracy at all times and that the company processes and procedures are followed.


Dimensions

  • To develop existing dealerships within the specific geographic region, this will involve re-energising existing dealerships or picking up general relationship management
  • To identify and recruit new dealerships
  • To develop dealerships into profitable producers of business
  • Have a thorough understanding of our products and pricing criteria
  • Feedback market intelligence with regard to competitors as well as both positive comments and improvement areas for the company as a whole. Understand where our strengths lie and ensuring broker partners are aware of our strengths at all times
  • Understanding and delivering the brand values of the business, and acting as an ambassador for the company
  • Provide training and support to dealerships where required
  • Keep electronic and paper filing in order at all times
  • To present the company in a professional and confidential manner at all times
  • To pay due care and attention to your own and others’ health and safety at all times.

Knowledge, skills and experience required 

Experience

  • Strong awareness of the industry sector and regulations
  • Extensive field sales experience in the financial services sector
  • Experience of managing a large geographic area
  • An excellent understanding of the motor finance sector, can hit the ground running
  • Ability to identify the right sales approach for each business partner
  • Outstanding time management and organisation skills
  • Knowledge of TCF
  • Ability to understand and comply with documented processes and procedures
  • Excellent verbal and written communication

Interpersonal

  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude
  • Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Professional and well presented
  • Establishes effective working relationships
  • Customer focused approach

Qualifications

  • Good educational background with proficiency demonstrable in Maths and English
  • Computer Literate, including MS office products and Email

Additional information

  • Permanent basis
  • 37.5 hours a week working remotely
  • EV/Hybrid company car
  • Home based role, covering Hull (HU) York (YO) and Harrogate (HG) postcode areas


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Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer
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Overall purpose of the role

Acting as Deputy MLRO, reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will support the MLRO office to fulfil all statutory obligations of the Nominated Officer and MLRO. Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the function and lead advisory contact on the management of financial crime compliance and fraud prevention in the business forming strong collaborative working with key stakeholders, business partners and introducers.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

  • You will support the MLRO in designing and implementing enterprise-wide strategies and controls to prevent and counter financial crime. Regularly assess and support the mitigation of AML/CTF risk across the business.
  • Lead advisory and training contact on financial crime matters supporting the ongoing monitoring of the financial crime risk framework and resolution of AML/CTF escalation cases for resolution.
  • Contribute to the design, implementation and maintenance of internal policies, procedures and systems for combating money laundering and terrorism financing. You will oversee control measures for sanctions screening, fraud prevention and anti-bribery and corruption.
  • Assist in responding to legal and regulatory requests, liaising with law enforcement agencies and other external partners on all AML/CTF matters.
  • Engage with cross functional teams such as Data, Finance, Product and Operations to implement an effective financial crime compliance management programme in line with the UK legislative framework and industry best practice.
  • Support the MLRO in preparing financial crime risk reporting (management and Board level), reviews and investigations. You will be responsible for the preparation of annual MLRO reporting and oversee delivery actions against this.
  • Deputise for the MLRO where required ensuring that internal suspicious activity reporting and other referrals are quickly addressed, documented and reported to external authorities where appropriate.
  • Deliver effective and robust financial crime prevention training to ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities.
  • Undertake Team management and performance evaluation. Ensure direct reports are managed effectively, continually supported, act as a mentor to junior staff and share constructive feedback towards their continued development.

Compliance and regulation

Must have a strong knowledge of financial crime regulation, as well as industry best practice in the design and operation of systems and controls for financial crime prevention.

Person specification

  • 5+ years of experience in financial crime compliance. Experience and knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, (AML/CTF), sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption and consumer protection)
  • Strong leadership and people management
  • Proven investigative skills and ability to work within and meet deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, critical thinker and results oriented to enable working independently covering multiple tasks
  • Intuitive, highly ethical and comfortable to question and challenge where appropriate
  • Strong communication, presentation and organisational skills
  • Team player, flexible and able to work on own initiative
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to establish effective working relationships at all levels
  • Appreciates the importance of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency and good work ethic
  • Resilient, not derailed by a setback and returns to a high level of performance quickly
  • Excellent customer service skills

Additional requirements

  • This document is neither contractual nor exhaustive and may be amended to meet the needs of the business. Where possible this will be done in consultation with yourself
  • From time to time, and within reason, you may be required to carry out tasks that fall outside of your position’s remit
  • From time to time, and within reason, you may be required to work outside of your standard contracted hours
  • As part of your on-going development, you may be required to undertake training in order to meet the requirements of your role
  • 37.5 hours a week
  • Must be able to reliably commute to office
  • Due to the sensitivity of this role an annual assessment of fitness and propriety will be undertaken

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We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships and offending background.

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