James George Recruitment is working with a well-established, FCA-authorised commercial finance broker to recruit a Compliance Officer. The firm arranges asset finance, business loans, car finance, cash flow finance and more for UK businesses.This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll own the firm’s compliance framework from end to end. You’ll be the go-to person for the FCA and industry bodies, and you’ll help build a strong compliance culture as the business grows. You’ll report to the Operations Manager.Key responsibilitiesActing as main contact for the FCA, NACFB, SAF and other relevant bodiesManaging FCA regulatory data submissions (monthly, quarterly and annual) and quarterly ONS returnsCarrying out and documenting the annual Consumer Duty reviewPutting regulatory updates and handbook changes into practiceMaintaining NACFB and SAF accreditation, including staff learning and renewal testingDesigning and delivering compliance and fraud training, and keeping training records up to dateOwning the firm’s policies, including an annual review cycle with Board sign-offOverseeing GDPR, including SARs, consent, privacy notices and a new Data Retention PolicySupporting audits, onboarding of new staff and compliance set-up for introducers and Appointed RepresentativesManaging relationships with third-party credit agenciesAbout youStrong working knowledge of FCA regulation in a financial services settingExperience with regulatory reporting, audits and industry accreditationsPractical understanding of GDPR and data protectionAble to turn regulatory guidance into practical processesHighly organised, with excellent attention to detailA confident communicator with regulators and colleagues at every levelExperience with NACFB, SAF or Consumer Duty, or of delivering compliance training, would be a real advantage
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