Technical Officer, Compliance Oversight

Job Opportunity: Technical Officer - Compliance & Oversight (6-Month FTC)

We are partnering with a leading organization in the financial services sector to recruit a Technical Officer - Compliance & Oversight on a 6-month fixed-term contract (FTC). This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with experience in compliance, regulatory frameworks, and operational excellence within a regulated environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting compliance and oversight activities for corporate membership and third-party capital providers. This position ensures adherence to statutory, regulatory, and governance frameworks while contributing to process improvements and maintaining strong internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance reviews across membership and third-party capital provider applications and lifecycle activities.
• Perform quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and high-risk investigations, including sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEP) checks.
• Monitor members and third parties for statutory and internal regulatory risk indicators.
• Manage complaints, non-compliance issues, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate compliance data, reporting, and management information (MI).
• Deliver training on compliance and financial crime prevention to relevant stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with members, agents, brokers, and internal teams.
• Ensure regulatory, legal compliance, and trustee responsibilities are upheld through robust controls.
• Contribute to improving compliance processes by maintaining and updating systems.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment. The ideal candidate will have experience in a regulated environment and be comfortable interpreting rules, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in processes.
• Sound judgment with an understanding of when to escalate issues.

Knowledge & Experience

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to corporate membership or financial services.
• Understanding of risk management, control frameworks, legal compliance, and financial crime obligations.
• Proven track record of delivering operational outputs within deadlines while managing complex queries.
• Experience applying judgment in interpreting rules and supporting operational enhancements.

Qualifications

• Academic qualifications relevant to compliance or financial services are preferred.
• Professional certifications such as those from the International Compliance Association (ICA) are desirable or evidence of working towards such certifications.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make an impact in a dynamic organization that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. You'll work alongside talented professionals in an environment that fosters growth while contributing to meaningful compliance initiatives.

This role is offered on a 6-month fixed-term contract, providing an opportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly regarded organization.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates