Compliance Business Partner

How you'll help us live our purpose    

We've been helping our members save for their future and buy their own home since 1875. Join us and you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.   

It's a purpose that drives everything we do.  And you can play your part too – join our Compliance team as a Compliance Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You'll help turn regulatory complexity into practical solutions, working with colleagues across the business to strengthen our risk culture, support confident decision-making and deliver good outcomes for customers.

How you'll make a difference:

You'll be a trusted adviser to our customer-facing and operational teams, translating regulatory developments into clear, actionable guidance. From spotting changes on the horizon to helping colleagues assess gaps and put proportionate actions in place, you'll bring a practical approach to compliance. You'll also provide constructive challenge on projects and review customer communications, helping teams build regulatory requirements into the way they work.

Working as part of our second-line compliance team, you'll help colleagues respond to data breaches, incidents and review findings, using coaching and training to reduce recurring issues. You'll review risk reporting, contribute to governance discussions and help identify emerging concerns. Alongside this, you'll look for opportunities to use AI and automation to make the team's work more efficient and its advice easier for stakeholders to use.

What will you bring to the role?

Previous compliance advisory experience in financial services is essential for this role. You'll bring a strong understanding of the financial services regulatory environment, a proven track record in compliance roles, and sound knowledge of FCA requirements backed by practical experience of customer and conduct regulation.

We're looking for:

• Previous compliance advisory experience in financial services — this is essential.
• A strong understanding of the financial services regulatory environment, supported by a proven track record in compliance roles.
• Sound knowledge of FCA requirements and practical experience of customer and conduct regulation.
• The ability to review and translate regulatory documents, including consultations and policy statements, into clear, practical support for first-line teams.
• Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail.
• Effective, confident communication, with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels and work collaboratively to reach mutually beneficial outcomes.
• The ability to operate effectively in, and respond to, a changing operating environment.

And in return, you'll get the best from us: 

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office
• Annual bonus of up to 12%   
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%   
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme    
• 2 days' volunteering per year   

We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.

Why choose us? 

Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, as shown by our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and 2025. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.   

 You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. This recognises how we've embedded our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we've taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.   

Why wait? Apply now   

We'd love to hear from you. But don't wait around - we may close the advert early and we'd hate for you to miss out.  

We're devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve.  If you'd like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter so we can find out more about your skills and experience. We're committed to supporting you to be at your best - to discuss any reasonable adjustments we could make, please contact us on careers@leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk.  

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