Compliance Administrator

Evolution Money Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Manchester is looking for a Compliance Administrator to provide essential compliance support. You will assist in maintaining logs, managing audits, and handling complaints while ensuring adherence to regulations. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience in compliance or related fields, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A supportive work environment with benefits is provided.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday off

Healthcare cash plan

Contributory pensions scheme, matched up to 5%

Long Service Awards

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in compliance, risk, or audit.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Risk & Compliance team.
• Assist with maintaining risk & compliance logs.
• Manage and respond to internal and external audits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Data analysis skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Recent graduate in finance, law, business, etc.

Job description

Compliance Administrator

Company: Evolution Money

Location: Manchester City Centre

Job Type: Full-time (Part-time min. 80% FTE considered)

Basic Salary: up to £27,000 FTE

About Us

Evolution Money is a Certified B Corp with a social purpose. At Evolution Money, our mission is to redefine financial inclusion by providing bespoke lending solutions to UK homeowners. We are committed to empowering individuals and fostering long‑term financial well‑being. Through innovative and purpose‑driven approaches, we aim to challenge traditional norms and create a pathway for those who might be overlooked by conventional financial institutions.

The Role

Reporting to the Risk & Compliance Manager, you’ll provide administrative compliance support to ensure Evolution adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of Team Evo and grow with us, or for anyone looking to take their first steps into compliance within financial services.

Core responsibilities

• Reporting to the Risk & Compliance Manager, provide comprehensive administrative support to the Risk & Compliance team.
• Learn how financial services regulation applies to our business.
• Assist with maintaining risk & compliance logs and registers, ensuring all entries are accurate and up to date.
• Triage complaints and assist in gathering key evidence as part of the complaint investigation.
• Triage and assist in gathering information for Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
• Attend departmental meetings, record the minutes, and distribute any actions.
• Support in action monitoring and resolution reporting from all departments.
• Help prepare for and respond to internal and external audits by gathering and organising necessary documentation.
• Assist with the planning and facilitation of risk assessments, control workshops, and governance reporting.
• Support the team on the implementation and enhancement of risk and control frameworks across the business.
• Review and distribute day‑to‑day compliance queries that are sent to the compliance, complaints and audit mailboxes.
• Assist with the production of high‑quality management information and contribute to committee papers and stakeholder presentations.
• Any other duties necessary to support the team meet its objectives.

This role is for you if you have

Essential

• Proven experience in a compliance, risk, or audit administrator role in financial services, with strong organisational and time management skills. Minimum of 1 year.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfortable presenting to individuals at all levels.
• Strong data analysis skills, exceptional accuracy, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to communicate complex topics to non‑technical audiences that aids decision making.
• Proactive individuals who take ownership of the tasks assigned to them and manage their workload effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• High degree of discretion and a commitment to handling confidential information responsibly.
• Willing to stay informed about regulatory changes.

Desirable

• A basic understanding of the FCA’s Mortgage (MCOB) handbook.
• A basic understanding of the FCA’s Consumer Credit (CONC) handbook.
• A basic understanding of the FCA’s Dispute Resolution (DISP) handbook.
• A basic understanding of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
• Recent Graduate in a related field (e.g., Finance, law, business, etc.).

Candidates must have full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Here’s what you’ll get back

• Up to 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.
• Your birthday off, every year!
• A healthcare cash plan.
• A contributory pensions scheme, matched up to 5%.
• Long Service Awards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life Assurance.

Company Culture

Join us on our journey to redefine financial inclusivity. As we continue to evolve, so do the possibilities for those we serve. Our goal is not just to provide loans but to architect a future where financial empowerment is a reality for everyone. We value creativity, innovation, and a collaborative spirit. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and creating a positive impact in the financial services industry. We believe in fostering a work environment that encourages growth, learning, and teamwork.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to create a working environment where every employee is respected. We will provide fairness, and respect to all prospective employees, and all hiring decisions are based on merit.

We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements that disproportionately disadvantage protected groups, and which are not justified by the demands of the role.

Everyone is welcome at Evolution Money! We are proud in creating an inclusive and diverse culture in our Evo Team community. We want to ensure that you feel comfortable and can give your best throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require. Please get in touch with us at any stage of recruitment to discuss it: [e-mail]

If you need any support with completing this application, please contact [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist.

Evolution Money is a Disability Confident Committed employer. We offer interview to anyone with disability who meets the minimum criteria for the role.