Compliance Assurance Officer

MERJE; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Compliance Assurance Officer for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves supporting the Compliance Monitoring Plan, ensuring effective systems and controls while managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have experience in FCA regulated environments and excellent communication skills. This position requires regular travel, including local office attendance and occasional overnight stays. An ideal applicant will have at least 2 years in a compliance assurance role, with strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining a positive compliance culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in FCA regulated environments.
• Proven experience in Consumer credit/lending sectors.
• Ability to interpret and communicate regulatory requirements.
• 2+ years in a 2Lod Compliance Monitoring/Assurance role.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of the Compliance Monitoring Plan.
• Deliver the Compliance Monitoring Plan effectively.
• Develop relations with various stakeholders.
• Stay updated on regulatory compliance requirements.
• Conduct monitoring activities as per the plan.
• Provide clear reports to the Head of Compliance.
• Promote a positive compliance culture.
• Identify and report risk indicators.
• Present findings and recommendations.
• Carry out ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Experience in FCA regulated financial services

Retail environment experience

Effective regulatory communication

2+ years in 2Lod Compliance Monitoring

Stakeholder support in FCA compliance

Excellent communication skills

Influencing and negotiation skills

Attention to detail

High-quality report production

Root cause and trend analysis

Job description

We’re looking for a Compliance Assurance Officer to join a leading financial services firm on a full‑time, permanent basis.

The Compliance Assurance Officer reports to the Head of Compliance and will help to deliver the Compliance Monitoring Plan, providing assurance to the Senior Leadership Team that systems and controls are robust and effective.

Please note, this role requires regular travel. The successful candidate will be expected to attend a local office once per week, as well as travel to other offices across the UK once a month, including occasional overnight stays of up to three nights.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting with the design of the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan
• Delivery of the agreed Compliance Monitoring Plan
• Develop and maintain good relationships with stakeholders across business
• Keep up to date with various department processes
• Maintain knowledge of new and evolving regulatory compliance requirements and good practice
• Undertake monitoring activities as defined in the plan and support the team to deliver the planned activities
• Develop and maintain the compliance monitoring methodology
• Provide clear and accurate reports of findings to the Head of Compliance and key stakeholders
• Promote a positive compliance culture in all interactions
• Identify, report and monitor risk indicators to support the development of risk based monitoring
• Present findings to key stakeholders, providing recommendations in line with industry best practice and regulatory expectations
• Maintain positive stakeholder relationships across the business to identify risks and issues
• Carry out ad‑hoc duties as directed

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of working in an FCA regulated financial services business
• Experience of working in a retail environment – preferably Consumer credit/Consumer lending
• Proven ability to interpret regulatory requirements and communicate them effectively
• At least 2 years previous experience working in a 2Lod Compliance Monitoring/Assurance role
• Track record of supporting businesses in an FCA compliance function
• Excellent communication skills – precise and clear in written and verbal communication
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate
• Ability to produce high quality reports for different audiences
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis, conduct trend analysis and offer solutions to identified problems
• Self‑motivated, persistent, diligent and enthusiastic