Financial Services Compliance Officer
* Location: Holmes Chapel, Cheshire
* Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm
* Working Pattern: Office-based initially, hybrid once trained
* Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE) + annual bonus
A New Opportunity for Compliance Professionals Across Financial Services
Are you working in Compliance within banking, insurance, financial planning, or another regulated financial services environment, and looking for a role where your expertise really matters?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-established, respected Independent Financial Planning firm with a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and putting clients first. The business supports a specialist, loyal client base and has grown steadily through expert advice and exceptional service.
Due to an internal promotion and an upcoming retirement, the firm is seeking a Compliance Officer to work closely with their experienced Compliance team and help maintain robust standards across the business.
If you enjoy a role where accuracy, sound judgement, and regulatory understanding are valued, you'll feel right at home here.
The Key Responsibilities of the Compliance Officer:
In this role, you'll help ensure the firm continues to operate to the highest FCA standards by:
* Conducting file checks and suitability reviews
* Supporting the advice team with regulatory guidance
* Monitoring and maintaining compliance policies and procedures
* Assisting with internal audits and regulatory reporting
* Helping the business keep pace with FCA updates and thematic reviews
* Contributing to a culture that prioritises excellent client outcomes
The Key Responsibilities of the Compliance Officer:
This position is ideal for someone who has experience in Compliance within financial services, whether that's:
* Retail banking compliance
* Insurance compliance
* Wealth management or financial planning compliance
* Mortgages, protection, or financial advice oversight
* Paraplanning or advisory roles with strong regulatory exposure
You'll bring:
* Strong understanding of FCA frameworks and regulated environments
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
* Confident, clear written and verbal communication
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
* A collaborative, proactive mindset
Qualifications
* Ideally, a Level 3 Financial Services qualification (or working towards)
* Compliance-related study or CPD from banking/insurance backgrounds is also welcome
* Experience and attitude are equally important.
What's in It for You?
* Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience
* Hybrid working after training/probation
* A supportive, collaborative team with low turnover
* Clear development opportunities within a growing compliance function
* The stability of joining a well-established, highly reputable IFA firm
* A role where your compliance expertise genuinely shapes client outcomes
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