2nd Line Compliance Specialist | up to £50k
Leeds | 3 days WFH
Join a firm where compliance isn’t a box-ticking exercise – it’s central to doing the right thing, the right way.
Are you someone who thrives on providing real value through compliance and building trusted partnerships across the business? If you know the regulatory ropes and want to help shape how a business meets its Consumer Duty head-on – we want to hear from you.
You’ll:
✅ Deliver risk-based 2LoD compliance monitoring as part of our Compliance Plan.
✅ Conduct audits, risk assessments, and assurance reviews with a sharp eye and balanced judgment.
✅ Influence the business on control improvements and risk mitigation.
✅ Champion a culture of compliance and customer-centric conduct risk management.
✅ Play a pivotal role in FCA engagements, including thematic reviews and regulatory visits.
✅ Produce clear, insightful reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
You’ll Bring:
🎓 A QCF Level 4 DipFA or DipPFS (or equivalent)
🎓 Hands-on experience in 2LoD compliance within financial services.
📚 Deep knowledge of the regulatory landscape, including FCA Handbooks (COBS, SYSC, T&C, etc.), Consumer Duty, data protection, and financial crime frameworks.
💡 Strong communication skills – you can challenge with diplomacy and influence with credibility.
🤝 A collaborative mindset – you're comfortable advising senior stakeholders and working in partnership across departments.
You’ll Get:
💼 £40k - £50k salary + 15% pensions contribution + bonus.
✅ A varied role where your insight makes a real difference to the business and its clients.
📍 A Leeds-based hybrid setup – 2 days in office.
🎯 The chance to shape a forward-thinking compliance function with a strong voice at the table.
📩 Sound like you? Let’s chat. Apply now or message me directly for a confidential conversation.