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Associate Director, Compliance

Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role:

As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we’re expanding our team in the UK and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We’ll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You’ll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.

As an Associate Director of Compliance, you will be responsible for monitoring changes to laws and regulations to ensure adherence to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including licenses, certifications, accreditations, and mandates. This role is vital in implementing best practices across UHG affiliated companies in the UK and Ireland, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and contractual obligations. Collaborating with the wider Compliance team, you will have the opportunity to develop compliance communications and drive problem resolution for the business. Beyond contributing to a dynamic team, you will also discover the career opportunities you'd expect from an industry leader.

Working Schedule:

This is a full-time position with standard working hours of Monday to Friday, occasional after-work hours may be required to support operational needs.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the UK will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our London Paddington office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities of the Associate Director, Compliance:

• Develop and implement a compliance program to ensure the organisation operates in accordance with country laws.

• Determine compliance metrics and establish a system for tracking them.

• Perform compliance audits to determine whether establish protocols are being followed and where they can be improved for internal and external stakeholders.

• Maintain up to date written documentation and policies related to the organisation's business activities.

• Manage governance and management routines.

• Strives not only to meet compliance standards, but also to exceed them for peak operating efficiency.

• Provide compliance advice and input for product, service or process decisions are most likely to impact entire functions and/or customer accounts (internal or external).

Required Qualifications of the Associate Director, Compliance:

• Extensive experience in compliance roles with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and business processes.

• Chartered Accountant certification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA), MBA Finance, LLB, or an equivalent advanced degree.

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex information clearly and concisely.

• Knowledge across Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) guidelines, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) standards, and regional Anti-Bribery and Corruption regulations.

• Proven track record in identifying, managing, and reporting compliance risks.

• Ability to train and consult on compliance program requirements and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, mandates, and contracts.

Preferred Qualifications of the Associate Director, Compliance:

• Experience with a major consulting firm, such as one of the Big 4 (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), is highly desired.

• Background in healthcare consulting or healthcare compliance, particularly UK and Ireland regulations and requirements.

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. © 2023 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved.