Compliance Officer - Otley, United Kingdom - Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd

Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd

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Otley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

Compliance Officer - Part Time - 3 full days a week - Pool In Wharfedale - £25k basic salary (for the full 3 days)
An exciting opportunity, to join one of the best financial services companies in Leeds.

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the implementation and ongoing management of the compliance monitoring programme for the business.

You will directly be reporting to the Managing Director and work across the business with designated compliance champions to make sure the company is operating in compliance with FCA regulations.

Benefits:

24 days holiday (increasing on length of service) + day off for birthday + 8 bank holiday
Hybrid working available
Beautiful, sociable offices in Pool In Wharfedale with lounge area, games room, onsite gym and fully stocked Beer & Prosecco Fridge
Regular, paid social events
Selfdevelopment and progression opportunities
Free onsite parking
Free Fruit, Nespresso Coffee and Tea
Being part of a vital team in the company

Job role

Perform risk assessments to understand risk level, significance and scope
Keep up to date with, and understand, relevant changes within the FCA and keep up to date with regulations
Monitor compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies
Manage voluntary best practice relating to professional standards
Ensure that your findings are recorded and followed up with management so that issues can be rectified
Educate employees on not only the regulations, but also the impact on the organisation if these aren't complied with
Investigate irregularities and noncompliance issues
Independence and willingness to take responsibility for one's own workload in order to meet deadlines.
Report back to business functions on current risk and compliance performance
Highlight or escalate areas of concern
Review marketing materials and websites to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Support the strategy for Consumer Duty implementation including methodology and approach
Contribute to the creation of the Consumer Duty Plan based on business needs, internal and external high risk areas
Assist in the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests
Collaborate with other departments to create a culture of compliance.
Maintain appropriate compliance standards and knowledge