Compliance Officer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A compliance and regulatory firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Compliance Officer. The role involves conducting compliance monitoring, escalating issues, and developing compliance strategies. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of the regulatory framework and prior experience in compliance roles. This position offers a permanent contract with a salary up to £60k plus bonuses, and a hybrid working schedule.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the regulatory framework, particularly SMCR and ICOBS.
• Experience in a compliance role.
• Ability to analyze and interpret management data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring in line with compliance monitoring plan.
• Escalate major issues to Compliance Manager.
• Implement best practice strategies to mitigate regulatory risk.

Skills

Understanding of the regulatory framework, particularly SMCR

Knowledge of compliance monitoring

Ability to identify opportunities for efficiency

Professional negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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Compliance Officer, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: JSS Search

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

Compliance Officer role, key information:

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

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct monitoring in line with the compliance monitoring plan
• Escalate major issues and/or 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 forward the development of Management Information and Business Insights
• Consider the impact of any concerns or changes from regulators, the insurance market, or European Commission
• Horizon scanning and identifying emerging regulatory issues
• Ensure robust procedures to mitigate regulatory risk
• Responsible for regulatory submissions via Connect, Gabriel, and other FCA notifications
• 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
• Experience from a compliance role
• Ability to build effective relationships and deliver solutions
• Professional and tactful negotiation skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex issues
• Ability to analyze and interpret management data for decision-making