Compliance Officer

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance firm in Sheffield is seeking a Compliance Officer to conduct compliance monitoring and handle regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate has expertise in SMCR and ICOBS frameworks, and strong problem-solving and negotiation skills. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £60k plus bonus, with 3 days working from home.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the regulatory framework, especially SMCR and ICOBS.
• Knowledge of compliance monitoring.
• Ability to identify opportunities for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring in line with the compliance monitoring plan.
• Escalate major issues to Compliance Manager or Head of Compliance.
• Implement best practice strategies.

Skills

Regulatory framework understanding

Compliance monitoring knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Flexibility

Job description

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Compliance Officer, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: JSS Search

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

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
• Requires a solid understanding of the regulatory framework, particularly SMCR and ICOBS, and their application within the business.
• Requires a 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 the development of Management Information and Business Insights.
• Consider the impact of regulatory changes or concerns arising in the business, regulators, the insurance market, or European Commission.
• Perform horizon scanning to identify emerging regulatory issues.
• Ensure robust procedures to mitigate regulatory risk.
• Handle regulatory submissions via Connect, Gabriel, and FCA notifications as required.
• Record breaches and complaints, maintain appropriate records, and implement lessons learned with corrective actions.

Person requirements:

• Solid understanding of the regulatory framework, especially SMCR and ICOBS, and their application.
• Knowledge of compliance monitoring.
• Ability to identify opportunities for efficiency and develop internal systems and controls.
• Relevant transferable experience from a compliance role.
• Ability to build effective relationships and deliver solutions to stakeholders.
• Professional and tactful negotiation skills, with the ability to listen and influence.
• Flexibility and adaptability to a changing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including resolving complex issues and devising solutions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret management information for decision-making.