Compliance Officer

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Compliance Officer to help meet regulatory obligations while promoting a client-first compliance culture. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and proven analytical abilities. Responsibilities include translating FCA regulations into actionable advice, reviewing financial promotions, and promoting compliance awareness among staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for compliance professionals seeking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to explain complex regulatory requirements.
• Solid experience in applying FCA regulations.
• Experience with managing compliance in various business contexts.

Responsibilities

• Translate FCA regulations into actionable advice.
• Provide timely responses to compliance queries.
• Review financial promotions for FCA adherence.
• Act as a compliance stakeholder in new initiatives.
• Promote compliance awareness throughout the organization.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Commercial awareness

Strong written skills

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading financial services firm, is looking for a Compliance Officer to join their team in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compliance professional to play a pivotal role in supporting the business in meeting its regulatory obligations while fostering a strong, client‑first compliance culture. The role requires strong pensions knowledge.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory requirements to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify risks, inconsistencies, or breaches.
• Proven analytical skills, with experience applying FCA regulations across a variety of business contexts.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and regulatory deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen, balancing compliance requirements with organisational objectives.
• Strong written skills, with the ability to draft clear, accurate, and compliant documentation.

Core Responsibilities

• Translate FCA regulations, guidance, and publications into clear, actionable advice for the business.
• Provide timely responses to queries, identify potential risks, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Review and approve financial promotions and materials to ensure adherence to FCA requirements.
• Act as a compliance stakeholder in new initiatives, offering guidance on governance and regulatory considerations.
• Promote compliance awareness across the organisation, embedding values of integrity and customer‑focus at all levels.

Eligibility

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Job Reference

Job reference: 16244

Equal Opportunities Statement

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.