Compliance Consultant (Financial Services)
Location: Liverpool City Centre
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (35 hours per week, 1‑hour lunch)
Salary: Dependent on experienceAre you an experienced Compliance professional with strong monitoring expertise and a deep understanding of pensions and investments? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing compliance function at a pivotal time, as the business transitions from legacy monitoring processes to more advanced technology‑driven systems.
We are seeking a highly skilled Compliance Consultant who can hit the ground running, bringing proven compliance monitoring capability, excellent technical skills, and the confidence to operate in a complex financial services environment.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Compliance Manager, the Compliance Consultant is responsible for ensuring the business operates professionally and in line with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal procedures.
This role plays a critical part in safeguarding regulatory compliance by focusing on:
Proactive monitoring activity
Detailed breach investigation and root cause analysis
Horizon scanning to identify emerging risks
Producing insightful Management Information (MI) for senior leadership and the BoardSkills & Experience Required
Essential
Strong experience in a Compliance, Internal Audit, or Monitoring role.
Solid understanding of pensions and investments, including how operational processes work in practice (e.g., investment operations, pensions administration).
Excellent IT literacy - able to navigate compliance platforms, databases, and reporting tools with ease.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to explain complex regulatory concepts clearly.
Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and operate to tight timeframes.
Highly organised, proactive, and detail‑driven.
Experience producing MI and providing insights to senior stakeholders.Desirable
Experience implementing or developing compliance monitoring frameworks.
Knowledge of GRC tools or data‑driven monitoring systems.
Relevant compliance or audit qualifications.What's on Offer:
A dynamic role with genuine impact on the business's compliance framework.
Opportunity to work with senior leadership and contribute to strategic improvements.
Centrally located office in Liverpool with excellent transport links.
Supportive team environment with strong focus on professional development.
Regular staff events
25 days holiday
Cycle to work scheme
+ much more!
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