Compliance Officer

Reed; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK financial institution is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Policy. This role involves conducting compliance monitoring and supporting key areas like Financial Crime and Data Protection. The successful candidate will enjoy a positive work-life balance with a hybrid working model. Ideal for a self-motivated Compliance professional with strong experience and excellent communication skills, ready to contribute to enhancing the compliance framework.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Compliance Monitoring within a UK financial institution.
• Strong understanding of FCA/PRA rules and compliance risk.
• Self-motivated, capable of handling detailed information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance monitoring and thematic reviews.
• Deliver Quality Assurance assessments.
• Support regulatory scanning and communicate developments.

Skills

Compliance Monitoring

Quality Assurance

Excellent communication

Analytical abilities

Knowledge of FCA/PRA rules

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Compliance Officer – Quality Assurance & Regulatory Policy (Immediate Start – FTC to Sept 2026) - Option for 4 day working weekA leading UK financial institution is seeking an experienced Compliance professional to join its Risk & Compliance function on an immediate-start basis, covering a fixed-term maternity contract running until September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Compliance specialist with strong Quality Assurance and regulatory policy expertise. The successful candidate will support key areas including Compliance, Financial Crime, Data Protection (GDPR) and Operational Risk, contributing to the continuous enhancement of the Bank’s compliance framework.

The organisation is well-known for promoting a positive work-life balance and offers a supportive hybrid working model, ensuring employees can balance professional delivery with personal wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk-based compliance monitoring and thematic reviews in alignment with the annual plan
• Deliver Quality Assurance assessments to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory expectations and risk appetite
• Review and distribute regulatory publications, supervisory updates and relevant communications
• Support regulatory horizon scanning and communicate key developments to stakeholders
• Assist in maintaining and improving compliance policies, procedures and controls
• Participate in governance activities, project work, administration and minute‑taking
• Build strong collaborative relationships across various departments

Person Profile:

• Proven experience in Compliance Monitoring, Quality Assurance, advisory or audit within a UK financial institution
• Strong understanding of FCA/PRA rules, regulatory requirements and compliance risk
• Experience performing compliance reviews, periodic assessments and operational risk tasks
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and handle detailed technical information
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills
• High attention to detail, strong analytical abilities and confidence engaging with stakeholders
• Proficient in Word, Excel and relevant systems/databases

This is a varied and impactful role offering broad exposure across the organisation. It is well‑suited to a Compliance professional who can hit the ground running and who values a healthy work‑life balance supported by a flexible hybrid working culture.