Compliance Officer

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Newcastle is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure regulatory obligations are met and to foster a client-first compliance culture. This role demands strong pensions knowledge and excellent communication abilities to navigate complex regulations. The ideal candidate will excel in detail-oriented tasks and have proven analytical skills to manage competing priorities while maintaining compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Strong pensions knowledge required.
• Experience applying FCA regulations needed.
• Ability to draft clear compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

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

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.

Job reference: 16244

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