Internal Compliance Assurance Officer

A leading Financial Services client is looking to hire an experienced Internal Compliance Assurance Officer to join their Risk and Compliance team. This role will focus on delivering internal assurance and compliance monitoring activity, strengthening regulatory oversight and improving control frameworks across the business.

You will assess regulatory risk, test controls, identify compliance gaps and support the Head of Internal Assurance in maintaining a risk-based monitoring programme aligned with FCA requirements.

The role offers a base salary of up to £65,000, a strong benefits package and very flexible working. The position is remote first with occasional travel to offices in Leicester and on the South Coast.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver internal assurance reviews and compliance monitoring activity
• Identify control weaknesses and perform root cause analysis
• Produce senior stakeholder and Executive level reports
• Track remediation actions and support control improvements
• Conduct regulatory horizon scanning and stakeholder engagement

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of FCA regulation, GDPR and data protection
• Experience in regulated financial services environments
• Background in risk and control assessment
• Experience with compliance monitoring or internal audit frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Qualifications

• ICA Advanced Certificate in Compliance or working towards it

If you are an experienced Internal Assurance Compliance Officer with the required background, please respond to this ad in the first instance with an up-to date version of your CV for review.