Are you an experienced compliance professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact? MERJE have been exclusively instructed on an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious financial services group as a Senior FCA Compliance Officer. Working as part of a small but experienced team, you’ll play a key role in embedding a strong compliance culture while ensuring the business continues to meet its regulatory obligations.
The company offers a flexible approach to candidate profiles – the minimum expectation is 3 years operating in an FCA-regulated role, though experience in financial promotions is a bonus rather than a requirement.
What you’ll be doing
* Use your regulatory expertise to ensure the business meets all relevant FCA requirements.
* Implement and maintain the compliance and risk management framework across FCA-regulated operations.
* Keep ahead of regulatory developments, performing horizon scanning and advising on necessary changes.
* Act as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies, including the FCA and Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
* Maintain accurate compliance records and continue professional development frameworks.
* Promote and embed a strong compliance culture across the business.
* Review and advise on business materials including FCA training, marketing material, PR copy, scripts, and standard terms.
* Lead second-line reviews of escalated customer complaints, including drafting responses to FOS where required.
* Conduct lessons learned exercises with operational teams to drive continuous improvement.
* Provide timely and effective regulatory advice to support key business objectives.
* Prepare and present reports to senior management and regulators.
Who we’re looking for
* Experience: Minimum 3 years in an FCA-regulated role; broader compliance experience within financial services is a plus.
* Regulatory knowledge: Familiarity with CONC, ICOBS, SYSC, CASS, PROD, DISP, Consumer Duty, and third-party risk oversight.
* Commercial awareness: Ability to balance regulatory obligations with business priorities.
* Skills: Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical mindset, ability to simplify complex regulatory requirements, proactive problem-solver.
* Personal attributes: Team player, self-motivated, curious, driven to continually improve compliance frameworks, professional gravitas to influence across the business.
If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence the compliance agenda, and work closely with an experienced team in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.