Compliance Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Officer to join a regulated financial services provider offering a range of banking solutions to both private and institutional customers with international connections.

As a Compliance Officer, you will be supporting the second line of defence in compliance oversight and ensuring adherence to financial crime prevention frameworks.

This is a 3-month fixed-term contract (FTC) role with the possibility of extension to 6 months, offering a pro-rata salary of up to £45,000 along with benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting compliance risk assessments to identify gaps and areas of concern
• Overseeing adherence to regulatory obligations and internal compliance policies
• Delivering independent reviews as part of a Compliance Monitoring Programme
• Preparing findings reports for senior management and relevant governance forums
• Tracking action points from reviews and following up on implementation
• Assisting in managing regulatory communications and updates
• Supporting the development and maintenance of compliance-related trackers
• Advising internal teams on regulatory obligations relating to financial crime prevention
• Reviewing and updating internal policies, procedures, and governance documents
• Supporting regulatory horizon scanning and maintaining the Compliance calendar and regulatory mapping trackers
• Assisting in the preparation of board and committee meeting materials, including background papers and MI
• Providing second-line reviews of compliance-related policies across business and support functions
• Performing administrative tasks related to the Financial Crime Compliance department

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Compliance Officer, Compliance Analyst, Compliance Monitoring Officer, Compliance Manager, Compliance Associate, Financial Crime Officer, Compliance Consultant, Compliance Specialist, Risk and Compliance Officer, Risk and Compliance Analyst, Compliance Risk Officer or in a similar role.
• Practical experience applying compliance regulations within financial institutions
• Clear understanding of compliance-related risks and associated responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks relevant to financial services
• Ability to monitor and interpret regulatory developments affecting the organisation
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a Conduct role under SM&CR is desirable
• Understanding of the FCA's Individual Conduct Rules and how they apply in a regulated environment

This is a great opportunity for a Compliance Officer to join a regulated and dynamic organisation in a pivotal compliance role.

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