Junior/Graduate Compliance Officer

Oodle Finance; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services provider in Manchester seeks a Junior/Graduate Compliance Officer to assist in regulatory compliance, monitoring, and risk management within a dynamic environment. The role requires a strong academic background, ideally a degree in Law, Business, or Finance, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. A hybrid working model allows for initial office days. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in compliance operations.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Free office snacks and drinks

Employee discounts

1 volunteer day per year

Mental health care support

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Interest in UK motor/Consumer Finance regulatory compliance.
• A degree with a 2:1 or above.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring adherence to FCA, FLA and Data Protection.
• Participate in compliance monitoring plan delivery and review.
• Help develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programmes.
• Assist in analyzing new regulations and their impact on the business.
• Support data protection compliance efforts.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Law, Business, Finance, or Economics (2:1 or above)

Job description

Junior/Graduate Compliance Officer at Oodle Car Finance. We're based in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester – a few minutes walk from public transport links. While we operate under a hybrid working model, initial onboarding requires 2‑3 office days weekly. This ensures a smooth learning curve and fosters team integration. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, this role offers a unique opportunity for a graduate to gain hands‑on experience in compliance monitoring, risk management, and regulatory change within a dynamic and fast‑paced financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance Support
  • Assist in monitoring adherence to FCA, FLA and Data Protection
  • Support the maintenance and implementation of the firm's compliance policies and procedures.
  • Help identify, assess, and elevate potential regulatory risks and breaches.
  • Providing advisory support to internal stakeholders covering new business proposals, customer communications, financial promotions and key strategic projects.
• Compliance Assurance & Reporting
  • Participate in the delivery of the compliance monitoring plan, including conducting reviews and reporting findings.
  • Maintain accurate records of compliance testing, agreed actions, and remedial actions.
  • Support preparation of compliance reports for senior management and governance committees.
• Training & Awareness
  • Help develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programmes for staff.
  • Communicate regulatory updates and key compliance messages across the business.
• Regulatory Change & Advice
  • Assist in analysing new and emerging regulations, assessing their impact on business operations.
  • Support the Compliance team in providing regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Data Protection & Conduct
  • Support activities related to data protection compliance, including breach logging and data privacy impact assessments.
  • Promote a strong culture of integrity and ethical conduct throughout the organisation.
  • Undertake SM&CR administration.

Qualifications

• An interest in working in UK motor/Consumer Finance regulatory compliance.
• A degree (2:1 or above) in Law, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and research skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn about compliance and the financial services industry.
• Committed to maintaining high ethical standards and promoting the delivery of good customer outcomes.

Our Values

• Embrace being human – empathy and diversity make us stronger.
• Strive for awesome – it's awesome when we do better every day.
• Everyone's a builder – we're in this together and we win as a team.
• Bravely honest – we're honest with ourselves and everyone else.
• Think customer – they're at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (rising to 28 after 3 years’ service) pro‑rated, plus bank holidays, to take time to recharge and do something you love.
• Private Medical – via Vitality, with reward schemes paid for you and your family.
• Health cash plan – via Simply Health for employees and children claiming money back for dental, optical, etc.
• Pension – Oodle will contribute 5% of your salary into your pension pot to help you save for the future.
• Life Assurance – 4× annual salary – benefit funded by Oodle.
• Free breakfast, drinks and fruit in the office – you can help yourself to cereals, toast, fizzy drinks and lots of fruit.
• Employee discounts – discounts you can access anywhere, anytime for all major shops.
• 1 day volunteer day per year – an opportunity to give back to the community each year.
• Mental health care – 6 free counselling sessions via our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).
• Paid sick leave – enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced family leave – we provide enhanced family leave for primary and secondary caregivers.

Oodle – who are we? Our mission is to empower our customers by delivering simple experiences, straightforward lending products, and compassionate support, from application to final payment – and beyond. Upgrading. Growing a family. Fresh starts. Big moves. Bumps in the road. – we finance cars, but more importantly, we finance people. Since 2016, we've supported tens of thousands of customers on their car buying journey. As an employer, your career is important to us. We're committed to creating an environment where you can thrive as yourself. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, actively working to make sure every team member feels supported on their journey with us. Our Talent Development team is here to support your growth, providing opportunities for learning, development, and career progression. Oodle is proud to be an inclusive workplace, and we recognise diversity of experience, thoughts and backgrounds leads to better customer outcomes and an environment where our colleagues can thrive. We have several DEI networks which are made up of our Oodlers who strive to make positive impacts to our cultures.