JuniorGraduate Compliance Officer

Oodle Finance; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Manchester is seeking a Junior / Graduate Compliance Officer to support compliance monitoring and risk management. The role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess a degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related fields and have a keen interest in regulatory compliance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical through Vitality

Health cash plan for dental and optical

5% pension contribution

Life Assurance

Free breakfast and snacks

Employee discounts

1 volunteer day per year

6 free counselling sessions

Enhanced sick and family leave

Qualifications

• An interest in UK motor / Consumer Finance regulatory compliance.
• Degree (2:1 or above) in Law, Business, Finance, Economics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring adherence to FCA, FLA, and Data Protection.
• Support implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
• Help identify and assess potential regulatory risks.
• Participate in delivery of the compliance monitoring plan.
• Communicate regulatory updates across the business.

Skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

High attention to detail

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Confident in Microsoft Office

Education

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

Job description

Junior / Graduate Compliance Officer

Manchester

Salary: 35000 - 38000

Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm (37.5h per week)

Our perks

• 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 x 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 we are

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.

The Role

Junior / Graduate Compliance Officer at Oodle Car Finance.

Location and working style

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.

Job Summary

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.

Essentials

• 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.

Hiring Process

• Online Test – To be completed within 48 hours.
• Preliminary Interview (15 mins) – TBC.
• Online group task (virtual 2 hours) – TBC.
• Interviews (In office 2 hours) – TBC.

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.

To find out more about our culture and what happens at Oodle check out our LinkedIn and Instagram.

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.

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