Compliance Officer - Flexi Hours - HYBRID

Office Angels; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the East Midlands is seeking a Compliance Officer passionate about compliance and risk management. In this role, you will own compliance, risk, and regulatory activities while ensuring adherence to FCA and PRA requirements. The position requires experience in financial services, a strong understanding of relevant regulations, and excellent communication skills. The role offers flexible working hours, a supportive culture, and multiple benefits, including annual leave and a company pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Free flu vaccinations

Regular company events

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance role within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA regulations, SM&CR, and AML frameworks.
• Familiarity with SYSC, CONC, and other relevant rulebooks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to FCA and PRA requirements.
• Maintain and develop the risk register.
• Review, develop, and audit internal compliance frameworks and controls.
• Deliver staff training and promote a strong ethical compliance culture.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Professional qualifications (ICA Compliance/AML, Risk, or similar)

Job description

Compliance Officer

35 hours per week – Flexible working hours. Hybrid (Leicester-based).

Are you a compliance professional looking to make a real impact?

We're looking for a Compliance Officer who cares about doing things properly—not just ticking boxes. In this role, you'll take ownership of compliance, risk, and regulatory activities across a growing, mission-driven organisation.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to FCA and PRA requirements.
• Prepare regulatory reports and monitor updates to relevant rulebooks.

Risk Management

• Maintain and develop the risk register.
• Monitor emerging risks and oversee the Business Continuity Plan.

Policies & Procedures

• Review, develop, and audit internal compliance frameworks and controls.

AML & Financial Crime

• Lead on AML activities and act as MLRO (if designated).

Training & Culture

• Deliver staff training and promote a strong ethical compliance culture.

Reporting & Governance

• Provide regular compliance updates to senior management.
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies.

About You

You're detail-focused, proactive, and confident working independently. You can translate complex regulations into clear, practical guidance for the wider team.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in a compliance role within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA regulations, SM&CR, and AML frameworks.
• Familiarity with SYSC, CONC, and other relevant rulebooks.
• Professional qualifications (ICA Compliance/AML, Risk, or similar).Excellent analytical and communication skills.

What's in It for You?

• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy additional days.
• 35-hour working week with flexible hours.
• Hybrid working (East Midlands base).
• Company pension.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free flu vaccinations.
• Regular company events.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with ongoing professional development.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.