Graduate Compliance Risk Officer

Our client are a leading, international bank and due to growth of the company they are now looking to recruit a bright and talented graduate to join the team based in Northwich.

Working within the Compliance Risk team this is an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain knowledge of this specialist area and to really build a lasting career within banking. This role is ideally suited to graduates with either a finance or a law based degree.

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Support the Deputy Head of Compliance as and when required on specific activities and projects;
• Produce reports and returns which may involve detailed research and analysis from within and outside the unit;
• Undertake specific tasks within set terms of reference and defined processes;
• To work with each department and the various business units to provide support, advice and guidance on appropriate compliance framework, policies and procedures, which will facilitate the business in identifying, assessing and managing Compliance Risk within the business, meeting the standards set and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all compliance principles, policies and procedures are clearly defined and regulatory developments are proactively communicated;
• Through regular and appropriate business involvement ensure all compliance work is carried out to the required level of competence as set out by legal and regulatory requirements in order to comply with generally accepted principles of compliance and supporting the strategic operating requirements of the division;
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with the internal stakeholders
• Regularly review and keep up to date with changes in regulatory, legislative and market practices that impact the business;

Person/Experience Required:

• Relevant degree, either Finance or Law based.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to undertake a variety of analysis and maintain accuracy and quality.
• Strong report writing skills.
• A good attention to detail, adaptability, a keenness to learn and accurate keyboard skills.
• A good team player, capable of working in a fast paced pressured environment.
• Ability to build relationships effectively, both in the immediate team and wider business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.

This is an excellent opportunity for any individual that is looking for a challenging and varied position which if achieved successfully could bring fantastic career prospects.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Bonus Scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mentoring Scheme
• Company Events & Awards
• Discounted Gym Membership

For more information or indeed to apply please send your CV via the "Apply Now" button and one of the team will call you back to discuss your application in greater detail.