Compliance Officer (Advisory)

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Leeds is seeking a Compliance Officer (Advisory) to ensure regulatory compliance and provide expert guidance. The ideal candidate will possess integrity and communication skills, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements in the asset management sector. This role offers competitive remuneration and excellent benefits, including health insurance, generous holiday allowances, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Vitality Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

30 days holiday allowance

Professional Development

Critical Illness Cover

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance advisory role within asset management.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements in the asset management space.
• Experience in horizon scanning, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct horizon scanning and maintain a tracker of regulatory developments.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Compliance Obligations Register.
• Assist with governance and regulatory working groups, including preparation for Board committees.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audits.
• Provide day-to-day compliance advice across the business on applicable regulations.

Skills

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance or equivalent

Job description

Permanent: 37.5 hour per week

Full time (we welcome flexible working discussions)

An opportunity to make a difference

At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we’re looking for a keen Compliance Officer (Advisory) to join our award-winning team.

As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We’re the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term.

We’re recruiting this position to strengthen our compliance advisory capability, ensuring we continue to meet our regulatory obligations and support the business with expert guidance as we grow and evolve.

The role – what you\'ll be doing

• Conducting horizon scanning and maintaining a tracker of regulatory developments.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the Compliance Obligations Register.
• Assisting with governance and regulatory working groups, including preparation for Board committees.
• Coordinating responses to internal and external audits.
• Assisting with regulatory reporting and breach management processes.
• Providing day-to-day compliance advice across the business on applicable regulations including COBS, SYSC, COLL and FUND.
• Promoting a positive compliance and conduct culture across the organisation.

About you - and the value you’ll bring to our team

• High levels of integrity and trustworthiness.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements in the asset management space.
• Experience in a compliance advisory role within asset management or a similar regulated environment.
• Effective planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professionally qualified (e.g. CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance or equivalent experience).
• Experience in horizon scanning, analysis and reporting.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Why join Border to Coast?

At Border to Coast, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to excellent benefits:

• Vitality Health Insurance for all employees
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays
• Professional Development including the opportunity to gain fully funded qualifications (e.g. IMC)
• Critical Illness Cover
• Pension scheme
• Stunning Leeds city centre location only a short walk to the train station
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance of 6 times of salary
• Sustainable travel plans
• Range of discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants
• Hybrid working
• Onsite gym

There’s also more information about pay and reward, careers at Border to Coast and how we work on our website Careers - Border To Coast - Work With Us

EEO and inclusivity

We welcome applications from people of all experience levels and backgrounds and value diversity of thought. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace, ensuring that colleagues maintain a work life balance. We encourage colleagues to progress, be themselves and be their best through both personal and professional development.

If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we would be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail]

We’re looking for people with the right values, behaviours, skills and experiences and if you meet some of the role’s criteria and are interested in finding out more about Border to Coast and the team, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Based in Leeds, Border to Coast is the largest LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) pool in the UK. It is owned by 11 Local Government Pension Schemes funds (’Partner Funds’). The Partner Funds represent nearly 3,000 employers and over 1.1 million members.

The Partner Funds are Bedfordshire, Cumbria, Durham, East Riding, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Surrey, Teesside, Tyne and Wear and Warwickshire.

The Partner Funds have c.£65.3bn in investments, of which Border to Coast is directly responsible for the management or oversight of £55.4bn (as of 31 March 2025).

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England Number: 10795539 and Registered Office: 5th Floor, Toronto Square, Toronto Street, Leeds, LS1 2HJ. Further details can be found at https://www.bordertocoast.org.uk.