Compliance Officer in City of London

Job description

Company | Banking

Role | Compliance Officer

Based | Central London

Offer | Up to £45,000 (pro rata)

✨ Fixed Term Contract 3 Months - 6 Months

Areas of Experience - Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Due Diligence, AML, KYC, Compliance Auditing, Policy Development, Risk Assessments.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Officer to join a regulated financial services provider offering a range of banking solutions to both private and institutional customers with international connections.

As a Compliance Officer, you will be supporting the second line of defence in compliance oversight and ensuring adherence to financial crime prevention frameworks.

This is a 3-month fixed-term contract (FTC) role with the possibility of extension to 6 months.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting compliance risk assessments to identify gaps and areas of concern
• Overseeing adherence to regulatory obligations and internal compliance policies
• Delivering independent reviews as part of a Compliance Monitoring Programme
• Preparing findings reports for senior management and relevant governance forums
• Tracking action points from reviews and following up on implementation
• Assisting in managing regulatory communications and updates
• Supporting the development and maintenance of compliance-related trackers
• Advising internal teams on regulatory obligations relating to financial crime prevention
• Reviewing and updating internal policies, procedures, and governance documents
• Supporting regulatory horizon scanning and maintaining the Compliance calendar and regulatory mapping trackers
• Assisting in the preparation of board and committee meeting materials, including background papers and MI
• Providing second-line reviews of compliance-related policies across the business
• Performing administrative tasks related to the Financial Crime Compliance department

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Compliance Officer or in a similar role
• Practical experience applying compliance regulations within financial institutions
• Clear understanding of compliance-related risks and associated responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks relevant to financial services
• Ability to monitor and interpret regulatory developments affecting the organisation
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a Conduct role under SM&CR is desirable
• Understanding of the FCA's Individual Conduct Rules and how they apply in a regulated environment

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-07-2025

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