Complaint Handler (Square 4)

Square 4 Partners Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

28 days holiday

Pension

Volunteer days

Career development

Job summary

Square 4 Partners Ltd. is seeking a Complaint Handler to join the Leeds delivery centre. You will manage complaints for a leading Motor Finance client, investigate issues, and protect customer outcomes and brand reputation.

The role requires experience in regulated financial services, excellent communication, and the ability to work within a hybrid Leeds environment. You will contribute to regulatory compliance and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FCA Complaint Handling Rules (DISP) and consumer protection laws.
• Experience in customer service within regulated financial services or motor finance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, manage and resolve complaints to secure positive customer outcomes.
• Monitor complaint progress, identify trends, and escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory timeframes and company policies.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers and third parties.
• Update systems and document thorough final responses to customers.
• Perform root cause analysis and support continuous improvement.

Skills

FCA DISP rules

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Tools

CRM/case management systems

Job description

Complaint Handler - Square 4 (Leeds)

Permanent Role - Hybrid

Square 4 Partners is an award-winning professional services firm supporting regulated financial services businesses. We were founded with a clear vision; to support people and businesses to grow and thrive. Founded in 2021 we’ve experienced incredible growth, built through a relentless pursuit of top talent and a commitment to exceeding our client’s expectations through delivery excellence.

Our core services are designed to support across a diverse and ever-changing operational and regulatory landscape, covering:

• Advisory Services


• Interim Resource


• Managed Services


• Technology Solutions

At Square 4 Partners, we embody a spirit of innovation, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. We take pride in serving a diverse range of clients, spanning from various segments within the financial services industry such as Retail Banks, Consumer Credit, Life and Pensions, Wealth and Asset Managers, Private Equity, to Utilities and Telecommunications firms.

We are a commercial business, but our purpose and values extend beyond top line. We are committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and our communities and so with a name like Square 4, it was an easy decision to give 4% of our earnings back to charities yearly.

Responsibilities

As a Complaint Handler, you will be working within our Managed Services team, providing excellent delivery and customer experience for one of our leading Motor Finance clients.

Based in our Leeds delivery centre, you will be responsible for Customers raising complaints via various channels (email, online, social media, telephony hand-offs).

The role involves investigating, managing, and resolving complaints to secure positive customer outcomes, minimising financial loss and protecting brand reputation. You will take ownership and have responsibility for monitoring complaint progress, identifying trends, and escalating issues as needed, while ensuring compliance with regulatory timeframes and company policies.

• Resolve Customer complaints to achieve good outcomes while protecting both Square 4 and our Client’s interests and brand reputation


• Ensure all complaint handling meets regulatory deadlines, including acknowledgment and holding letters


• Maintain professional relationships with customers and all relevant third parties; escalating issues to you Manager when necessary


• Manage workload efficiently, prioritising cases and advising Managers on escalations or delays


• Ensure thorough, clear, and compliant communication with customers, including discussing outcomes by telephone and writing comprehensive final responses


• Ensure all systems are updated and in line with the agreed processes


• Completing a full investigation and root cause analysis into your allocated complaints


• Support continuous improvement by reviewing complaint procedures and identifying process enhancements


• Handle difficult and vulnerable customer interactions empathetically and in line with FCA requirements

Core Values, Behaviours and Requirements

You have, and can demonstrate, the following skills and attributes:

• Knowledge of FCA Complaint Handling Rules (DISP) and relevant consumer protection laws


• Experience in customer service, preferably within Regulated Financial or Motor Finance Services


• Understanding of complaints environments and regulatory compliance


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Analytical skills and ability to work at both detailed and strategic levels


• Alignment with our core values: innovation, passion, engagement and a commitment to delivering excellence


• An outstanding work ethic combined with a desire for continuous learning and personal development, staying updated on best practices, emerging market trends, and regulatory changes


• Creative problem-solving abilities, maintaining an innovative and solution-orientated approach

Company Benefits

We provide the following benefits to our permanent employees:

• The opportunity to work in a fast-growing company with a well-defined mission and values that are actively practised each day


• Option to work on a hybrid basis (3 days a week) from our new Leeds City Centre office once you are fully trained


• Onsite refreshments provided


• 28 days holiday allowance (inclusive of Bank Holidays)


• Opportunities to take part in volunteer days.


• Investment in personal development and support for career aspirations


• Pension scheme


• Access to a employee benefits platform offering discounts, wellbeing resources, and everyday savings