Compliance Officer in United Kingdom

MERJE is looking for an Compliance Officer in United Kingdom

Job description

‍♀ Risk & Compliance Officer – Financial Services (Mortgage Sector)


Home based | Full-time, 12 month contract


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Risk & Compliance professional to join a well-established, regulated financial services firm operating in the UK mortgage sector. This role offers a unique chance to play a critical part in shaping and maintaining a proportionate risk management framework, driving compliance standards, and supporting organisational resilience.


What You’ll Be Doing


You’ll support the Head of Risk & Compliance with a wide-ranging brief that includes:

  • Maintaining and enhancing the organisation’s Risk Management Framework
  • Managing risk registers, control effectiveness reviews, and risk event reporting
  • Overseeing compliance monitoring, regulatory horizon scanning, and root cause analysis
  • Leading efforts on operational resilience, business continuity, and wind-down planning
  • Supporting data protection and financial crime processes
  • Liaising with external service providers to manage IT and cyber risk
  • Coordinating responses to regulatory queries and managing returns


What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with:

  • Strong experience in a second line assurance role within an FCA-regulated business
  • Working knowledge of MCOB, CONC, GDPR, and AML regulations
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement


It Would Be Great If You Also Had

  • Experience in regulated mortgage environments
  • Exposure to compliance assurance reviews
  • Familiarity with financial crime systems and wind-down planning


Why Apply?

You’ll join a small but highly capable Risk & Compliance function at a firm where you can make a real impact. You’ll have broad exposure to regulatory risk, compliance, and resilience frameworks, and the opportunity to develop professionally in a supportive and values-led environment.

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
United Kingdom
Type of Contract
Part-time jobs
Published at
06-07-2025
Profession type
Accountancy
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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