Compliance Officer Advisory

MERJE Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm based in Leeds is seeking a Compliance Officer (Advisory) to enhance their compliance advisory capabilities. You will conduct regulatory horizon scanning, support governance groups, and provide compliance advice. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of asset management regulations. Join a firm committed to integrity and making a difference, offering competitive salary and excellent benefits including health insurance, generous holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Vitality Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Professional Development opportunities

Critical Illness Cover

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite gym

Life Assurance of 6 times salary

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in a compliance advisory role within asset management.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in the asset management space.
• Experience in horizon scanning, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory horizon scanning and maintain a tracker.
• Support the development of the Compliance Obligations Register.
• Assist with governance and regulatory working groups.

Skills

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance

Job description

MERJE are proud to be partnering exclusively with Border to Coast on their hire for a Compliance Officer on the Advisory side.

Compliance Officer (Advisory)

Competitive Salary + Benefits. Leeds – 3 days office. Permanent: 37.5 hour per week. Full time (they welcome flexible working discussions)

An opportunity to make a difference

Border to Coast’s purpose is to make a difference and they’re looking for a keen Compliance Officer (Advisory) to join their award‑winning team. As a customer‑owned and customer‑focused organisation, integrity is one of their values, as is their collaborative and sustainable approach. Their focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. They’re the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and they provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term. They’re recruiting this position to strengthen their compliance advisory capability, ensuring they continue to meet regulatory obligations and support the business with expert guidance as they 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 their 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 inaina Horizon scanning, analysis and reporting.
• A پژوهی 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:

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• 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 and public transport discounts
• 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 they work on their website Careers – Border To Coast – Work With Us.

They welcome applications from people of all experience levels and backgrounds and value diversity of thought additionally. They are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace, ensuring that colleagues maintain a work life balance. They 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 their selection process, they would be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to their processes for you.

They’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, they’d love to hear from you.

About Border to Coast

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 Scheme 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.£65.3bn in investments, of which Border to Coast is directly responsible for the management or oversight of £55.4bn (as of 31 March 2025).

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England Number: 10795539 and Registered Office: 5th Floor, Toronto Square, Toronto Street, Leeds, LS1 2HJ. Further details can be found at https://www.bordertocoast.org.uk