Risk and Compliance Officer - Banking

Risk and Compliance Officer - Banking

Location: Central London (Office Based)

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Excellent Benefits

Our client is a leading foreign bank, they are recruiting a Risk and Compliance Officer to join their team. This role will report into the Compliance Manager and support the department with all compliance reporting and monitoring.

You will be responsible for:

• Report any deficiencies in the Bank’s policies or practices regarding Compliance to the Compliance Manager and, where applicable, to the Head of Department.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and new rules from the FCA, PRA, and PSR, and educate the business on these updates.
• Contribute to enhancing the Bank’s risk-based approach to Compliance Monitoring.
• Propose and implement amendments and enhancements to policy and procedures.
• Report any breaches in the Bank’s policies, procedures, or regulatory requirements.
• Assist in producing Compliance reports for review at Senior Management and Board Director levels.
• Provide additional support to the Compliance Manager as required.
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of the FCA handbook and the PRA Rulebook.
• Execute the Bank’s Regulatory Compliance monitoring programme.
• Help design the compliance monitoring program, generate reports, and provide recommendations.
• Identify compliance risks associated with the bank’s business activities and propose mitigation strategies.
• Follow up on resolution of compliance issues arising from monitoring, with clear recommendations and timelines for remediation.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience working as a Risk Officer, Risk & Compliance Officer, Risk & Compliance Analyst, or in a similar role within a Bank
• Financial Services experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the FCA handbook and the PRA Rulebook.
• Strong numeric and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

What's an offer:

• Generous Pension
• Private Medical
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Gym Membership
• Career Development

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