Compliance Officer - Mortgages / Wealth
***3 Days per week in London required***
***Must have proven experience of mortgage file checks / file reviews***
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Compliance Officer to join the compliance team, ensuring that the business assurance / compliance is maintained in areas of regulated and non-regulated property finance advice (mortgages, BTL, Bridging Finance, HNW, Self Build) and Wealth Management (Pensions / Investments).
Candidates must have proven experience in a dedicated mortgage compliance role including areas such as Anti Money Laundering, Fraud Prevention and Consumer Duty.
The is a great opportunity to join a thriving business offering genuine career progression.
Areas of responsibility:
* Compliance of regulated and non-regulated mortgage contracts.
* File reviews - assessing suitability of the recommendation as well as Consumer Duty considerations.
* Provide face-to-face or telephone feedback where appropriate.
* Assisting with general compliance queries.
* Auditing of Adviser files for Regulated Mortgages, Non Regulated Mortgages, Life Insurance, General Insurance and Wealth Management files.
* Production of Compliance Audit Reports regarding the audits conducted.
* Complaints Handling (from investigation through to conclusion).
* Dealing with adhoc KYC/CDD Queries including possible sanction matches
* Suspicious Activity Investigations / NCA reporting (from investigation through to conclusion).
Experience required:
* Must possess the relevant qualifications for the business areas involved in e.g. mortgages (CeMAP or equivalent), protection (RO5), Wealth Management (QCF Level 4 qualified). Desirable - General Insurance CII certificate
* Must have adequate knowledge of FCA principles and regulations.
* Must have an understanding of the requirements under The Consumer Duty.
* Must have experience in mortgage compliance.
* Must have adequate knowledge of Fraud Prevention, Anti-Money Laundering & Consumer Due Diligence regulations.
* Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Must be able to work as part of a team and individually.
£40k - £70k basic + Bonus + Benefits (Dependent on experience)