Compliance Officer - Commercial Banking - Chester
2 days ago
Chester
Compliance Officer – Commercial Banking (Chester) Are you passionate about driving strong risk culture in a growing financial institution with bold ambitions? 💡 We’re partnering with a forward-thinking commercial bank that’s combining innovation, technology, and customer focus to deliver smarter, more sustainable financial solutions. With growth accelerating and a strong leadership team in place, they’re now looking for a Compliance Officer to play a key role in strengthening the 2nd Line of Defence (2LoD) and embedding best practice across the business. The Role As Compliance Officer, you’ll be part of a collaborative Risk & Compliance function that works closely with all areas of the business. You’ll take ownership of compliance monitoring, regulatory oversight, and framework enhancement — helping to maintain a robust control environment as the bank continues to scale. What you’ll be doing: • Lead day-to-day management of the compliance plan and QA framework, completing reviews and follow-up actions., • Support delivery of the Risk & Compliance Oversight Plan approved by the Board Risk Committee., • Manage regulatory breaches, the compliance inbox, and provide support on FCA-regulated complaints., • Deliver compliance training for new joiners and refresher sessions across the business., • Support incident management, breaches, and risk event investigations., • Manage data protection requests (DSARs, deletion requests) and assist the DPO where required., • Analyse key regulatory developments and identify business impacts., • Prepare MI and content for Board and executive committees., • Contribute to innovation by supporting the adoption of AI tools and digital solutions across compliance processes. About You • 2+ years’ experience working within the Compliance team of a bank or lender is essential., • Strong knowledge of FCA regulations, particularly SYSC, SMCR, and Consumer Duty., • Understanding of RCSA, control testing, and incident management processes., • Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills., • Confident working across teams and engaging with senior stakeholders., • Progress toward ICA, IRM, or equivalent compliance qualifications is a plus. What’s on Offer 💼 Competitive salary and benefits package 🚀 Professional growth and learning opportunities 🌍 A collaborative culture where your ideas make an impact This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing commercial bank where you’ll be more than just a cog in the wheel — you’ll play a central role in shaping a resilient, forward-looking compliance culture that supports innovation and sustainable growth.