Jobs in Manchester
Because of the nature of the work, compliance officers traditionally come from a legal or finance background, with associated degrees. The sector is getting increasingly competitive, as being a compliance officer is seen as an attractive career, but individuals in compliance can still hail from diverse backgrounds as regulatory departments are more and more seeking complimentary technology and data skills.
Being a compliance officer can be a demanding job and it can be tough to keep on top of regulatory or legal changes in the financial services sector. The ability to stay on top of things and to manage people well are hallmarks of a good compliance officer. They need to be there for the front office staff, but also for the C-Suite, especially when operating as a Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel or Chief Operating Officer.
Main Key Duties
While a Compliance Officer’s key duties might change from one type of firm to another, its core responsibilities will usually include, but not be limited to, the following:
Fostering an ethical culture at the firm
Avoiding fines and other penalties from the regulating body (FCA in the UK, SEC in the US)
Creating, monitoring and reporting on internal policies and processes: IT, Strategy, OH&S (Occupational, Health & Safety), KYC (Know Your Customer), PEP (Politically Exposed Person) and Sanctions
Legal research and anticipating future changes
Leveraging future changes in regulation
Reviewing marketing material and disclaimers
Training sessions to staff
Answering “can we do X?” questions from the C-Suite and front office
Conducting internal audits
Assisting with disciplinary proceedings
Reporting to the regulator
Making sure that advice considers business objectives
Prepare and file regulatory reports with the FCA
Main Required Skills
Broader Business Acumen (Product & Technology knowledge)
Interpersonal skills and communication
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Niche candidates and subject matter experts
Manchester
Manchester is known as one of the UK's main cities: beside London, the Greater Manchester area is the country's biggest centre for the financial and professional services sector, with 324,000 Manchester staff and generating £16.2 billion of GVA annually.
The city is notable for many things: its beautiful architecture, which ranges from Victorian inspiration to contemporary styles, its famous sports clubs and even its scientific output. After all, it was at the University of Manchester that Ernest Rutherford first split the atom, in 1917 precisely!
Getting around
Visiting Manchester and commuting to work is very easy once you are in the city. Its city centre is known to be quite compact: if you happen to live nearby, walking might be your best option to get around. But if you happen to live a little further away, you can either take the bus, the tram, the train, and so on. Make sure to download a travelling app like Google Maps or Citymapper on your phone to get route suggestions in real time.
Latest jobs in Compliance
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about 2 hours ago
Compliance Analyst
City of London
Our ClientOur client is a leading British Hedge Fund with c. $15bn in AuM. Based in the heart of London, the firm is now looking for an ...
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about 4 hours ago
Operations and Compliance Officer
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a leading hedge fund based in Mayfair, is looking for an Operations & Compliance Officer to join their team in...
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about 5 hours ago
Compliance Manager (FTC)
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a leading hedge fund based in Mayfair, is looking for a Compliance Manager to join its team in London. This is a F...
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1 day ago
Compliance Associate
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a leading global Private Equity firm with offices in London, Hong Kong and the United States, is currently looking...
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1 day ago
Compliance Analyst
London
Our ClientOur client, a leading real estate/investment management firm based in London, is currently looking for a part-time Compliance ...
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2 days ago
Head of Compliance
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a leading Private Equity firm with c. $25bn of AuM, is currently looking for a Head of Compliance. The successful c...
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5 days ago
Compliance Officer
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a leading real estate investment manager, is currently looking for a 3-month Interim Compliance Officer to join th...
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5 days ago
Compliance Manager
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a VC-backed and rapidly growing London-based payment services fintech, is looking for a Compliance Officer/Manager...
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7 days ago
Compliance Officer
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a private equity firm focusing on infrastructure investments, is looking for a Compliance Officer to join its Lond...
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9 days ago
Vice President - Compliance Advisory
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a leading institutional asset manager, is looking for a VP to join its Compliance team in London, UK. The role pre...