Compliance Officer: Regulatory Risk & Assurance

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd in Newcastle is recruiting a Compliance Officer to support the delivery of the compliance strategy, assess risks and regulatory developments, and help improve controls and processes.

You will interpret regulatory information, apply FCA requirements and SMCR responsibilities where applicable, and collaborate with stakeholders to foster a strong compliance culture through clear communication and robust organisation.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of financial services regulation and compliance principles.
• Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to interpret regulatory information and apply it practically.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of compliance tools and systems.
• Familiarity with SMCR requirements or willingness to develop this knowledge.
• Proactive approach to developing regulatory knowledge and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of compliance activities through efficient processes and systems.
• Assist with compliance-related metrics, reporting and tracking where required.
• Support regulatory horizon scanning by identifying and summarising regulatory developments.
• Contribute to assessments of business impact of regulatory developments and escalate changes.
• Support policy review and maintenance, coordinating inputs from stakeholders.
• Assist with monitoring, testing and assurance activities.
• Maintain compliance registers, logs and tracking tools including breaches and developments.
• Assist with interpretation and application of FCA requirements and SMCR responsibilities where applicable.
• Support compliance training and awareness activities.
• Act as a point of contact for routine compliance queries and escalate issues when needed.
• Contribute to development of a positive compliance culture across the organisation.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Regulatory interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Organisational skills

Compliance tools & systems

SMCR knowledge

Proactive regulatory learning

Job description

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd in Newcastle is recruiting a Compliance Officer to support the delivery of the compliance strategy, assess risks and regulatory developments, and help improve controls and processes.

You will interpret regulatory information, apply FCA requirements and SMCR responsibilities where applicable, and collaborate with stakeholders to foster a strong compliance culture through clear communication and robust organisation.