Compliance Officer - Investments & Pensions

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 stakeholders

Desirable

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 OfferA 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.