Financial Compliance Officer

Financial Compliance OfficerSalary: 40,000 to 50,000 per annumHours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (including 1 hour 15 minute break) Location: CanterburyWe are working with a well established, award winning Independent Financial Planning and Wealth Management firm seeking a Financial Compliance Officer to join their Technical and Quality Assurance team.You will be responsible for first line monitoring and quality assurance of financial planning advice. You will ensure suitability reports and technical research meet defined quality standards and FCA regulatory requirements, while helping to mitigate business risk.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct detailed suitability report and technical file reviewsAssess the suitability of advice, including complex pension transfers and higher-risk products (e.g. VCTs)Ensure advice is compliant, robust and supported by appropriate documentationMeet agreed service level agreementsIdentify trends, patterns and areas for improvementClearly document findings and coordinate remedial actionsProvide structured, constructive feedback to Financial Planners and advisory teamsProduce regular management reports on file review outcomesProvide insight and trend analysis to enhance advice qualityEnsure adherence to FCA regulations, industry standards and internal policiesSupport risk mitigation through proactive compliance monitoringWork closely with Compliance and Training and Competence teamsEssential ExperienceMinimum 5 years'' experience in a ..... full job details .....