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Permanent

Compliance Officer

LJ Recruitment
City of London
money-bag £500000/annum
Posted: 23 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 22 November 2026
Ref: 225757751

Compliance Officer - Banking

Location: London
Salary: -60,000 - -70,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full-time | 5 days in the office



The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Compliance Officer to join an established UK-regulated bank based in the City of London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with a strong background in compliance monitoring, regulatory governance and policy management to join a growing team.

Working closely with the Head of Compliance, you will play a key role in supporting the bank''s compliance framework, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and internal policies, procedures and controls remain effective and up to date.



Key Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery and ongoing development of the Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP), including risk-based monitoring, assurance reviews and control testing.

  • Conduct compliance reviews to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and adherence to regulatory requirements.

  • Draft, review and maintain compliance policies, procedures and governance documentation.

  • Manage the policy inventory, ensuring documents are reviewed, approved and updated within required timelines.

  • Undertake regulatory horizon scanning, assessing the impact of changes to FCA, PRA and other relevant regulatory requirements.

  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to coordinate regulatory change implementation and policy updates.

  • Support the development and coordination of compliance training programmes.

  • Investigate potential compliance breaches, recommend remedial actions and track their completion.

  • Prepare compliance management information (MI), reports and regulatory updates for senior management.

  • Provide support across financial crime compliance matters, including AML, fraud, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), CRS and FATCA.



Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years'' experience in compliance or regulatory matters within a UK-regulated banking or financial services environment.

  • Previous experience in a Compliance Officer, Compliance Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance or Governance role.

  • Strong working knowledge of the FCA Handbook, PRA Rulebook, Money Laundering Regulations and JMLSG Guidance.

  • Practical experience conducting compliance monitoring reviews, control testing and assurance activities.

  • Experience drafting and maintaining compliance policies, procedures and governance documentation.

  • Understanding of regulatory change management and compliance training requirements.

  • Good knowledge of financial crime regulations, including AML, fraud, ABC, CRS and FATCA.

  • Strong analytical skills, with experience producing management information and compliance reports.

  • Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

  • An ICA qualification or equivalent compliance qualification would be advantageous.



What''s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary of -60,000 - -70,000, depending on experience.

  • Opportunity to work closely with the Head of Compliance.

  • Broad exposure to compliance monitoring, regulatory governance, financial crime and regulatory change.

  • A varied role offering significant responsibility and interaction with senior stakeholders.

  • Established banking environment based in the heart of London''s financial district.

Please note: This is a fully office-based position, requiring attendance at the bank''s London office five days per week.



Interested?

If you are an experienced compliance professional with a background in UK banking and are looking for a varied role covering compliance monitoring, governance and regulatory matters, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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