Compliance Associate (File Review)
Flexible Hybrid Working Available

A well-established financial services firm is looking to appoint a Compliance Associate to support its growing compliance function. This role would suit someone Level 4 qualified (or working towards it) who is looking to move into compliance and file review, or an experienced professional seeking a more balanced role within a supportive environment.

Working closely with the Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring regulatory standards are maintained across the business by conducting file reviews, supporting advisers, and assisting with wider compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct file reviews across investment, pension, mortgage, and protection business
• Audit new business submission files based on adviser risk ratings and produce review reports
• Ensure any remedial actions are completed within agreed timeframes
• Provide pre-submission support to advisers and assist with pre-sale file checks
• Maintain adviser records and track remedial actions following audits
• Review marketing materials to ensure they are fair, clear and not misleading
• Monitor the Compliance inbox and respond or allocate queries where appropriate
• Assist with recruitment administration and onboarding processes
• Support the administration of the Training & Competence (T&C) scheme
• Help prepare annual audit packs for Appointed Representative firms
• Assist with the onboarding of introducers
• Provide compliance guidance and support to advisers and AR firms on day-to-day queries

Candidate Profile

• Ideally Level 4 qualified or working towards the qualification
• Experience within financial services (advice, paraplanning, administration or compliance)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to assess regulatory documentation
• Good communication skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback
• Interest in developing a career within compliance and regulatory oversight

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