Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract for 23 months

Locations: Durham, Lytham St Anne’s, Glasgow, London

Salary: £44,620 per annum (outside London) £47,800 per annum (London)

Are you a seasoned Compliance professional seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of one of the largest savings organisations in the UK? Look no further!

Our client, a prominent government department and Executive Agency, invites you to join their Compliance Team as a Compliance Officer.

With over 24 million customers and a staggering £218 billion invested, the organisation has been a cornerstone of the UK’s financial landscape for over 150 years since its establishment in 1861. As a pivotal player in the financial sector, they are committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance and regulatory adherence.

The Role

As a Compliance Officer, you will be an integral part of the Compliance Team, focusing on the following key areas:

• Representing the Compliance function on business projects, providing strategic advice and guidance.
• Ensuring successful implementation and onboarding of compliance requirements.
• Guiding the creation, review, and approval of financial promotions and customer-facing documents to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Offering expertise on resolutions and remedial actions for business incidents.
• Managing responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests within statutory timescales.
• Providing guidance on complex customer complaints and policy interpretation.

Essential Experience

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

• Extensive experience with in-depth knowledge of rules, regulations, codes of practice, and industry best practices in advertising and customer communications in the financial services industry.
• Working knowledge of FCA rules, especially BCOBS, and ASA codes of conduct for advertising.
• Proven experience in writing policies and procedures to align with customer communications.
• Familiarity with operational processes in the financial services industry.

Benefits

A small company with a big reach, they offer a range of benefits including flexible working, great opportunities for development and a generous pension scheme. They care for colleagues, respect one another, invest in their people and manage talent effectively.

Benefits include:

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible hybrid working options
• 9 day fortnight scheme
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Generous annual leave – starting at 25 days, increasing to 30 days
• Performance related variable pay bonus
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

Join them on this exciting journey where you can make a real impact, grow professionally, and be part of a company that values its people. Apply now and be a part of a team that combines the strength of tradition with a commitment to the future!

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.