Compliance Officer - Investments & Pensions

Description:

Compliance Officer - Investments & Pensions

Location: Liverpool City Centre
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week (flexible)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced compliance professional with strong monitoring, auditing, or assurance expertise gained in a pensions or investment environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking compliance function at a pivotal moment, as the business transitions from traditional monitoring processes to more modern, data‑driven systems.

We are looking for someone who can bring technical understanding, analytical capability, and operational awareness to strengthen our compliance oversight and help shape the future of our clients monitoring approach.

About the Role

Reporting to the Compliance Manager, the Compliance Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the business meets its regulatory obligations and maintains high operational standards across pensions and investment activities.

You will be responsible for:

Delivering proactive and risk‑based compliance monitoring
Conducting detailed breach investigations and root‑cause analysis
Performing horizon scanning to identify emerging regulatory or operational risks
Producing high‑quality Management Information (MI) for senior leadership and the Board
Supporting the development and enhancement of the compliance monitoring framework

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

Strong experience in a Compliance Monitoring, Internal Audit, Assurance, or Risk role
Solid understanding of pensions and/or investment operations, such as investment administration, fund operations, or pensions administration
Excellent IT literacy and confidence using compliance platforms, databases, and reporting tools
Strong analytical ability with experience interpreting complex data sets
Clear and confident communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver work to tight deadlines
Highly organised, proactive, and detail‑focused
Experience producing MI and presenting insights to senior stakeholdersDesirable

Experience developing or enhancing monitoring frameworks
Knowledge of GRC tools or data‑driven monitoring solutions
Relevant compliance, audit, or financial services qualifications

What's on Offer

A role with genuine influence over the business's compliance framework
Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and contribute to strategic improvements
City‑centre Liverpool office with excellent transport links
Supportive team environment with strong focus on development and progression
25 days holiday
Cycle‑to‑work scheme
Regular staff events
Plus a range of additional benefits

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age