Junior Risk & Compliance Officer

Job description

Risk & Compliance Department | Rochdale Office (Hybrid Working Available)

We are delighted to advertise an exciting opportunity for a Junior Risk & Compliance Officer, a role designed for someone looking to start or accelerate a long-term career in Compliance within a regulated financial services environment.

You will work closely with the Risk & Compliance team, supporting the delivery of regulatory oversight, advisory services, monitoring activities and risk framework implementation across the business.

What You'll Be DoingYou will gain hands‐on experience across the full compliance lifecycle, including:

Providing day‐to‐day regulatory advice to operational teams

Supporting compliance monitoring and risk assessments

Regulatory horizon scanning and implementation of change

Reviewing financial promotions and customer communications

Conduct risk monitoring and oversight reporting

Supporting complaints oversight and root cause analysis

Assisting with AML processes alongside the MLRO

Helping implement and embed the business risk framework

Contributing to internal training and compliance culture initiatives

Managing compliance advisory queries through the service desk

Supporting regulatory projects and improvement programmes

Progression within the team is real and achievable.

Our Senior Risk and Compliance Officer began her journey in this very junior role and progressed through consistent development, ownership of projects and a strong willingness to learn.

The structure of the department provides a clear pathway toward:

Increased responsibility and project ownership

Regulatory advisory leadership

Exposure to senior management and board‐level governance

Development into senior compliance positions

This is an opportunity to build a career, not simply move into a new job title.

What We're Looking For

Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to interpret regulation in a practical business context

Proactive mindset with willingness to learn

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Exposure to FCA regulation or financial services

Knowledge of CONC, SYSC, DISP or PRIN

Understanding of conduct risk or Consumer Duty

Experience supporting compliance monitoring, audits or complaints analysis

Who This Role Is Perfect ForThis opportunity may suit someone who:

Wants to transition into Compliance from another business area

Is early in their compliance career and ready to accelerate development

Enjoys analytical work and problem solving

Wants exposure to senior leadership and regulatory decision‐making

Is motivated to build a long‐term career in Risk & Compliance

What You'll Gain

Hands‐on regulatory experience

Structured learning and mentoring

Real project ownership and development opportunities

Clear progression pathway within Risk & Compliance

Exposure to governance and senior management decision‐making

Our culture comes from within, or to put it another way, it comes from our people. It's what makes Marsh Finance Limited a great place to work. We are an equal opportunities employer who work hard to attract the best talent for our business. We believe that embracing difference makes us stronger. Our diverse team of people bring us different skills – whatever their educational background, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

EAP service and employee wellness plans

Regular employee engagement events

Build your future in Compliance - start the journey here.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newton-le-Willows

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

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