Register Your Interest - Compliance Placement 2026 | Porsche Retail Group

Register Your Interest - Compliance Placement 2026 | Porsche Retail Group

Job Purpose:

To support Porsche Retail Group's Compliance function in the performance of its day-to-day oversight, governance and administrative duties.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and assurance of all compliance management sub-processes including but not limited to: compliance planning, tone from the top management, new starter compliance training, incident management, helpdesk provision, compliance topic management, compliance risk assessments, compliance training, compliance communications, business partner checks and know your customer (‘KYC’) processes (including politically exposed persons), gift management process, compliance auditing, compliance reporting and directives management;
• Managing the Compliance Helpdesk, logging and recording queries and taking a pro-active role in dealing with enquiries/issues with a view to assisting with their resolution and response in a timely manner;
• Assist the Compliance team with open-source searches, KYC and Money Laundering checks relating to customers and third-party suppliers;
• Assist with the administration, investigation, resolution and reporting of key Compliance and GDPR issues, such as Compliance incidents, Data Subject Rights Requests, data privacy complaints and breaches;
• Help with the preparation of Compliance reports and presentations;
• Supporting the Compliance team in ensuring compliance with relevant FCA rules, relevant legislation and guidance as well as internal Directives and processes;
• Supporting the organisation of face-to-face training events, including invitation management and completion and logging of training registers;
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations, as required, using a high level of creativity to interpret the desired messages in an effective and memorable manner and in compliance with house styles;
• Supporting PRG’s Head of Compliance in the preparation of Compliance summary updates on relevant topics, including but not limited to regulatory changes and ad-hoc projects;
• Deal effectively and professionally with all internal (UK and Porsche AG) Stakeholders; and external parties and create strong working relationships;
• Copying, scanning, emailing and processing documents;
• Working in Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel and other Compliance and business management systems;
• Taking minutes of meetings, as required;
• Assisting in general Compliance administrative matters and record-keeping within the Compliance team;
• Updating the Compliance intranet pages;
• Be an ambassador for a positive Compliance culture within the business;
• Supporting in communications and activities with the Porsche Cars Great Britain (‘PCGB’) Legal and Compliance team.
• Actively participating in the Intern Project (currently Place2Be).

The list of Core Specific Responsibilities is not exhaustive. The job holder is expected to carry out other duties as reasonably assigned from time to time, in line with their ability. The Company reserves the right to vary the role content, within reason, with consultation and agreement, in accordance with business requirements.

Core Competencies and Attributes:

• Communicating & Influencing;
• Decision Making/Problem solving;
• Working In Teams;
• Improving for Excellence;
• Planning & Organising;
• Delivering Excellent Service;
• Commercial Awareness;
• Developing Self & Others.

Professional Skills and Experience Required:

• Completing a university degree (i.e. a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent qualification) you will need to have or be on course for a 2.1 undergraduate degree or above. While we welcome applications from all educational backgrounds degrees, applicants from Finance, Economics, Law, Languages, Business, Politics, History, and International Relations, or similarly analytical and/or research-oriented courses would certainly be advantageous;
• Excellent organizational ability;
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the confidence to seek resolutions to issues without being asked to do so;
• Pro-active approach to work, anticipating future challenges and requirements and flagging them early;
• A naturally inquisitive mind with a desire to understand the operation of all aspects of the business, including Compliance, Risk Management and Anti-Money Laundering;
• Confidence to work with Business Directors and Senior Management teams;
• Strong research, analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills;
• Sophisticated interpersonal skills and a good level of cross-cultural understanding;
• Strength of character, to manage conflict in a calm and effective manner;
• Ability to work independently in an efficient manner;
• Assured discretion and confidentiality;
• Tenacious;
• High level of PC skills, including MS PowerPoint, MS word and MS Excel;
• Willingness to travel to other business units (driving license desirable).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary;
• Free tea and coffee making facilities;
• Subsidised on-site restaurant;
• Charity project with all interns;
• Access to hundreds of online discounts through the My Discounts portal;
• Training and development activities throughout your internship;
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays;
• An opportunity to visit the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone.

Please note that subject to the volume of applications received we may bring forward our application deadline and would recommend you make your application to the programme at the earliest possible convenience to ensure you do not miss out.