Compliance Officer (Advisory)

Description

Permanent: 37.5 hour per week

Full time (we welcome flexible working discussions)

An opportunity to make a difference

At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we re looking for a keen Compliance Officer (Advisory) to join our award-winning team.

As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We re the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term.

We re recruiting this position to strengthen our compliance advisory capability, ensuring we continue to meet our regulatory obligations and support the business with expert guidance as we grow and evolve.

The role - what you'll be doing

As a Compliance Officer (Advisory) your role is hugely important and will include:

Conducting horizon scanning and maintaining a tracker of regulatory developments. Supporting the development and maintenance of the Compliance Obligations Register. Assisting with governance and regulatory working groups, including preparation for Board committees. Coordinating responses to internal and external audits. Assisting with regulatory reporting and breach management processes. Providing day-to-day compliance advice across the business on applicable regulations including COBS, SYSC, COLL and FUND. Promoting a positive compliance and conduct culture across the organisation. About you - and the value you ll bring to our team

High levels of integrity and trustworthiness. Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills. Good understanding of regulatory requirements in the asset management space . Experience in a compliance advisory role within asset management or a similar regulated environment. Effective planning, analytical and problem-solving skills. Professionally qualified (e.g. CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance or equivalent experience. Experience in horizon scanning, analysis and reporting. A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement. Why join Border to Coast?

At Border to Coast, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to excellent benefits:

Vitality Health Insurance for all employees Employee Assistance Programme A generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays Professional Development including the opportunity to gain fully funded qualifications (e.g. IMC) Critical Illness Cover Pension scheme Stunning Leeds city centre location only a short walk to the train station Cycle to work scheme Life Assurance of 6 times of salary Sustainable travel plans Range of discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants Hybrid working Onsite gym There s also more information about pay and reward, careers at Border to Coast and how we work on our website Careers - Border To Coast - Work With Us

We welcome applications from people of all experience levels and backgrounds and value diversity of thought. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace, ensuring that colleagues maintain a work life balance. We encourage colleagues to progress, be themselves and be their best through both personal and professional development.

If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we would be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you.

We re looking for people with the right values, behaviours, skills and experiences and if you meet some of the role s criteria and are interested in finding out more about Border to Coast and the team, we d love to hear from you.

About Us

Based in Leeds, Border to Coast is the largest LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) pool in the UK. It is owned by 11 Local Government Pension Schemes funds ( Partner Funds ). The Partner Funds represent nearly 3,000 employers and over 1.1 million members.

The Partner Funds are Bedfordshire, Cumbria, Durham, East Riding, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Surrey, Teesside, Tyne and Wear and Warwickshire.

The Partner Funds have c.GBP65.3bn in investments, of which Border to Coast is directly responsible for the management or oversight of GBP55.4bn (as of 31 March 2025).

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England Number: (phone number removed) and Registered Office: 5th Floor, Toronto Square, Toronto Street, Leeds, LS1 2HJ.

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