Compliance Officer

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance firm in Leeds is seeking a Compliance Officer to manage regulatory compliance. You will conduct monitoring, manage issues, and implement best practices. Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks like SMCR and ICOBS, alongside strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £60k plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the regulatory framework, particularly SMCR and ICOBS.
• Ability to identify opportunities for efficiency and develop internal controls.
• Transferable compliance experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring in line with the compliance monitoring plan.
• Escalate major issues to the Compliance Manager.
• Implement best practice strategies.
• Drive development of Management Information and Business Insights.

Skills

Understanding of regulatory framework

Knowledge of compliance monitoring

Effective relationship-building skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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Compliance Officer, Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Client:

JSS Search

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Compliance Officer role, key information:

• Permanent role paying up to £60k + bonus
• 3 days in 2 from home
• Solid understanding of the regulatory framework, particularly SMCR and ICOBS, and their application within the business.
• Working knowledge of compliance monitoring

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct monitoring in line with the compliance monitoring plan
• Escalate major issues and highlight trends to the Compliance Manager or Head of Compliance
• Implement best practice strategies and gain knowledge of office-specific business activities
• Contribute to the development of the Compliance function’s strategy
• Drive development of Management Information and Business Insights
• Consider the impact of regulatory matters or changes on the business, regulators, insurance market, or European Commission
• Horizon scanning and identification of emerging regulatory issues
• Ensure robust procedures to mitigate regulatory risk
• Regulatory submissions via Connect, Gabriel, and other FCA notifications as required
• Record breaches and complaints, maintain records, and implement lessons learned and corrective actions

Person requirements:

• Understanding of the regulatory framework, particularly SMCR and ICOBS
• Knowledge of compliance monitoring
• Ability to identify opportunities for efficiency and develop internal controls
• Relevant transferable compliance experience
• Effective relationship-building skills
• Professional and tactful negotiation skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Problem-solving skills, including resolving complex issues
• Ability to analyze and interpret management information for decision-making