Compliance Officer

We are a well established financial services organisation and an industry leader in our field of the buy to let mortgage sector. Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Compliance Officer to join our Legal and Compliance team which comprises of the Compliance Manager, Compliance Lead as part of a wider team of 12 as part of our growing UK Head Office.

Working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with a salary up to £35k, we offer a competitive package of benefits including flexibility to work from home 2 days a week, 11% non-contributory pension, 25 days annual holiday, health insurance, life assurance, income protection, discretionary annual bonus and more.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for supporting the delivery of the Compliance Monitoring Plan by carrying out monitoring activities in line with the plan. Agree and monitor actions following the monitoring activity with key stakeholder in the business. Produce Compliance Monitoring reports following the completion of any monitoring assignments. Also, to help protect the business from fraudulent activity and act in a compliant manner at all times in line with regulatory guidelines and our policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Compliance Manager, the job holder will, after training, be responsible for:
- Carrying out monitoring activities in line with the Compliance Monitoring Plan and will include thematic reviews, regular ongoing monitoring activities and adhoc reviews as and when required in light of concerns raised.
- Reporting on progress against the plan and highlighting/escalating any pressing concerns or trends.
- Support line management in understanding and how to implement any agreed actions following findings of monitoring activities.
- Monitoring compliance with regulation, legislation, company policies and procedures.
- Providing Compliance training as and when required.
- Monitoring activities are completed in line with the Compliance Framework and recommended standards
- Complete conveyancer and other third party audits in line with agreed plan where required
- Handle internal and external queries and enquiries effectively, accurately, and professionally, delivering excellent service
- Ensure records are updated and maintained in accordance within agreed policy and procedures
- Work to agreed objectives, service standards and deliverables whilst adhering to company and departmental policies and procedures
- Develop positive working relationships with colleagues and other departments
- Continually consider improvements for service and efficiency making suggestions on such improvement’s through agreed channels
- Take responsibility for your own learning and development
- Adhoc support to the wider Legal and Compliance Team as and when required.

To be successful for the Compliance Officer you will have held a similar role which encompasses compliance ideally within the mortgage or financial services sector. You should have worked under a compliance monitoring plan, be familiar with thematic reviews in terms of planning, reviewing and delivery. You may have worked in a 2nd line compliance function or as part of an audit team.

In return we can offer a salary up to £35k plus discretionary annual bonus, a full benefits package and WFH options.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please send us your CV asap for immediate consideration.

**Salary**: £21,528.78-£55,653.63 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 34031/178