Compliance Officer
This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional to contribute to maintaining the firm's integrity, managing regulatory risks, and ensuring adherence to financial services regulations.
The role involves staying current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting the firm, conducting risk assessments and compliance audits, monitoring and reviewing internal policies and procedures, interpreting regulatory changes, and communicating their impact clearly to management and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
* Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting the firm.
* Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits to identify and evaluate potential compliance risks.
* Monitor and review internal policies and procedures to ensure regulatory alignment.
* Interpret regulatory changes and communicate their impact clearly to management and staff.
* Assist management in identifying and implementing solutions to compliance challenges.
* Implement preventative and corrective measures to mitigate compliance risks.
* Provide compliance training and guidance to employees to promote awareness and adherence.
* Investigate any irregularities or non-compliance issues and report findings appropriately.
* Review marketing materials, presentations, and websites to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Support oversight and supervision of advisers to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
* Prepare reports on compliance status, risks, and issues for management review.
* Champion best practices in compliance and contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance controls.
What You'll Bring:
* Knowledge of UK financial services regulations, particularly in investment and advisory sectors.
* Experience with anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention, and regulatory compliance monitoring.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations and provide clear advice.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively train and inform colleagues.
* Attention to detail and a methodical approach to compliance tasks.
* Ability to work collaboratively across teams and escalate issues when necessary.
* Previous experience in a compliance role within financial services is preferred.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* 27 days holiday, rising to 31 with service.
* Flexible working hours.
* Pension scheme with matched contributions.
* Sick pay.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
* Death in service cover.
* Regular social events.
* Support for professional qualifications.