Risk & Compliance Department | Rochdale Office (Hybrid Working Available)
We are delighted to advertise an exciting opportunity for a Junior Risk & Compliance Officer, a role designed for someone looking to start or accelerate a long-term career in Compliance within a regulated financial services environment.
You will work closely with the Risk & Compliance team, supporting the delivery of regulatory oversight, advisory services, monitoring activities and risk framework implementation across the business.
What You'll Be Doing
You will gain hands-on experience across the full compliance lifecycle, including:
Providing day-to-day regulatory advice to operational teams
Supporting compliance monitoring and risk assessments
Regulatory horizon scanning and implementation of change
Reviewing financial promotions and customer communications
Conduct risk monitoring and oversight reporting
Supporting complaints oversight and root cause analysis
Assisting with AML processes alongside the MLRO
Helping implement and embed the business risk framework
Contributing to internal training and compliance culture initiatives
Managing compliance advisory queries through the service desk
Supporting regulatory projects and improvement programmes
Proven Career Progression
Progression within the team is real and achievable.
Our Senior Risk and Compliance Officer began her journey in this very junior role and progressed through consistent development, ownership of projects and a strong willingness to learn.
The structure of the department provides a clear pathway toward:
Increased responsibility and project ownership
Regulatory advisory leadership
Exposure to senior management and board-level governance
Development into senior compliance positions
This is an opportunity to build a career, not simply move into a new job title.
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Attributes
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to interpret regulation in a practical business context
Proactive mindset with willingness to learn
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable Experience
Exposure to FCA regulation or financial services
Knowledge of CONC, SYSC, DISP or PRIN
Understanding of conduct risk or Consumer Duty
Experience supporting compliance monitoring, audits or complaints analysis
Who This Role Is Perfect For
This opportunity may suit someone who:
Wants to transition into Compliance from another business area
Is early in their compliance career and ready to accelerate development
Enjoys analytical work and problem solving
Wants exposure to senior leadership and regulatory decision-making
Is motivated to build a long-term career in Risk & Compliance
What You'll Gain
Hands-on regulatory experience
Structured learning and mentoring
Real project ownership and development opportunities
Clear progression pathway within Risk & Compliance
Exposure to governance and senior management decision-making
Why join Marsh Finance?
Our culture comes from within, or to put it another way, it comes from our people. It's what makes Marsh Finance Limited a great place to work. We are an equal opportunities employer who work hard to attract the best talent for our business. We believe that embracing difference makes us stronger. Our diverse team of people bring us different skills – whatever their educational background, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
Hybrid / Flexible working
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension
EAP service and employee wellness plans
Regular employee engagement events
Build your future in Compliance - start the journey here.