Compliance Officer Job in LE8, Blaby, Leicestershire

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Compliance Officer Job in LE8, Blaby, Leicestershire

Job Description
Compliance Officer
South Leicester (our ref AL1185)
Salary to £26,000 dependent on experience and qualifications + benefits
Full time or part time (22 hours+) considered
An exciting new role providing compliance support for a medium sized, friendly Independent Financial Services company based in Blaby, Leicester. The role will involve checking adviser client files against a checklist and preparing KPI results to discuss at Training & Competence (T&C) monthly meetings.
Experience in financial services is essential, along with enthusiasm and commitment in delivering a first-class service to colleagues and helping ensure that they in turn deliver a first-class service to our clients.
The Compliance Department makes sure that all staff comply with internal and external regulations, working with management and staff to identify regulatory risks, and design internal controls to ensure compliance is maintained within the organisation. The file review process involves checking client files and the documents recorded on their back-office system against a file review checklist. The Compliance Officer is required to check and record the accuracy of pre-sale and post-sale documents and that these have been created and saved in a timely manner in line with company procedures, as well confirming that anti-money-laundering requirements have been satisfied, and reporting findings to the Compliance Manager.
Ideal skills and experience:
* Someone who has worked in a financial services organisation who understands regulations/compliance.
* A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook with the ability to get to grips with what might be an unfamiliar software package e.g. back-office system (X Plan) and Risk Profiling Tools.
* Well-presented, Self-motivated and organised, with a good work ethic.
* Will take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and can achieve results with minimal supervision.
* Able to stay focused on tasks, despite distractions and interruptions.
* Be an integral part of the team – a good communicator, willing to input new ideas and suggestions to improve process.
* Flexible in their approach to work and processes. The right candidate should be able to adapt/evolve as working practices change.
* Whilst already Diploma level 4 qualified would be ideal, individuals who have passed CII R01- Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics, or are willing to work towards doing so will be considered.
This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (30 minutes unpaid lunch break), Monday to Friday, however the role may allow for flexible working hours options from a minimum of 22 hours per week.
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time).
* Generous non-contributory pension scheme, commencing after three months’ continuous service.
* Free death in service, subject to qualifying criteria, commencing after three months’ continuous service.
* Modern air-conditioned offices offering full kitchen and dining facilities, gym, and free on-site secure parking and dress down Fridays.
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Job Type: Permanent, Part Time, Part Time
Location: LE8, Blaby, Leicestershire
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Blaby
County: Leicestershire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £18000 – £26000/annum + generous benefits
Benefits: generous benefits