Compliance & Risk Officer

VARGO Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vargo is supporting our Financial Services client with the appointment of a Compliance & Risk Officer on a permanent basis. The role reports to the Head of Risk and Compliance in a regulated financial services environment.

We are seeking a professional with experience in compliance, auditing or regulatory roles, strong understanding of risk frameworks, data protection and regulatory standards. Hybrid working pattern and visa sponsorship not available. Right-to-work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, auditing or regulatory roles.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks and data protection.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as Executive Committee Secretary.
• Coordinate leadership and executive meetings.
• Prepare agendas and meeting packs.
• Attend meetings and produce minutes.
• Track actions and escalate where needed.
• Support the compliance plan delivery.
• Maintain policies, procedures and frameworks.

Skills

Compliance

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Compliance & Risk Officer

Location:Cardiff
Salary:Up to £45,000
Contract:Permanent
Working pattern:Hybrid, 2–3 days on site

Vargo is supporting our Financial Services client with the appointment of a Compliance & Risk Officer on a permanent basis.

This is a broad compliance and risk role reporting to the Head of Risk and Compliance. The successful candidate will support executive-level governance, compliance monitoring, risk frameworks, regulatory change and board-level reporting within a regulated financial services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Executive Committee Secretary.
• Coordinate recurring leadership and executive-level meetings.
• Prepare agendas, meeting packs and pre-reading materials.
• Attend meetings and produce accurate, action-focused minutes.
• Track and follow up on actions, escalating where necessary.
• Support delivery of the annual compliance plan.
• Maintain compliance and risk policies, procedures and frameworks.
• Conduct compliance monitoring reviews and report findings to senior management.
• Support regulatory change initiatives and provide practical input on compliance implications.
• Support the risk management framework, including risk identification, mitigation, resolution and reporting.
• Assist with compliance reports for board and executive management.
• Build effective relationships across the business as a trusted compliance advisor.

The role will also support the continued development of the compliance and risk function, including training, awareness, reporting and the use of data, AI and technology to improve compliance monitoring.

About you

You will have experience in compliance, auditing or regulatory roles, with strong understanding of risk frameworks, data protection and regulatory standards. You’ll be organised, analytical and confident communicating with senior stakeholders.

Suitable candidates may come from financial services, banking, lending, mortgages, insurance or another regulated environment.

Professional certifications such as CeMAP, ICA, ACII or FCII would be advantageous but are not essential.

Please note: Our client is unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have full right-to-work in the UK in order to be considered.

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