Junior/Graduate Compliance Officer

🌏 Manchester💰 £35,000 - £38,000💷 Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme⏰ Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm (37.5h pw)💖 Our perks 🌏25 days holiday (rising to 28 after 3 years' service) pro rated, plus bank holidays, to take time to recharge and do something you love.  🤒 Private Medical - via vitality, with reward schemes paid for you and your family.🤒 Health cash plan - via Simply Health for employee's and children claiming money back for dental, optical, etc👍Pension – Oodle will contribute 5% of your salary into your pension pot to help you save for the future🪙Life Assurance - 4 x annual salary - benefit funded by Oodle 🥝Free breakfast, drinks and fruit in the office – you can help yourself to cereals, toast, fizzy drinks and lots of fruit. 🤟Employee discounts – discounts you can access anywhere, anytime for all major shops. 👌1 day volunteer day per year – an opportunity to give back to the community each year. ⭐Mental health care – 6 free counselling sessions via our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme). 🤧Paid sick leave – enhanced company sick pay.   👨‍Enhanced family leave – we provide enhanced family leave for primary and secondary caregivers.🚗 Oodle – who are we? 🚗Our mission is to empower our customers by delivering simple experiences, straightforward lending products, and compassionate support, from application to final payment – and beyond.Upgrading. Growing a family. Fresh starts. Big moves. Bumps in the road. - we finance cars, but more importantly, we finance people. Since 2016, we've supported tens of thousands of customers on their car buying journeyAs an employer, your career is important to us. We're committed to creating an environment where you can thrive as yourself. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, actively working to make sure every team member feels supported on their journey with us. Our Talent Development team is here to support your growth, providing opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.🙌 The RoleJunior/Graduate Compliance Officer at Oodle Car Finance. 🟢Location and working styleWe're based in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester— a few minutes walk from public transport links. While we operate under a hybrid working model, initial onboarding requires 2-3 office days weekly. This ensures a smooth learning curve and fosters team integration.Job SummaryReporting to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, this role offers a unique opportunity for a graduate to gain hands-on experience in compliance monitoring, risk management, and regulatory change within a dynamic and fast-paced financial services environment.ResponsibilitiesThe role will be responsible for: Regulatory Compliance SupportAssist in monitoring adherence to FCA, FLA and Data ProtectionSupport the maintenance and implementation of the firm's compliance policies and procedures.Help identify, assess, and escalate potential regulatory risks and breaches.Providing advisory support to internal stakeholders covering new business proposals, customer communications, financial promotions and key strategic projects .Compliance Assurance & ReportingParticipate in the delivery of the compliance monitoring plan, including conducting reviews and reporting findings.Maintain accurate records of compliance testing, agreed actions, and remedial actions.Support preparation of compliance reports for senior management and governance committees.Training & AwarenessHelp develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programmes for staff.Communicate regulatory updates and key compliance messages across the business.Regulatory Change & AdviceAssist in analysing new and emerging regulations, assessing their impact on business operations.Support the Compliance team in providing regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders.Data Protection & ConductSupport activities related to data protection compliance, including breach logging and data privacy impact assessments.Promote a strong culture of integrity and ethical conduct throughout the organisation.Undertake SM&CR administrationEssentialsAn interest in working in UK motor/Consumer Finance regulatory compliance.A degree (2:1 or above) in Law, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.Skills and CompetenciesAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.High attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent written & verbal communications skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing deadlines.Confident using Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly.Personal AttributesDemonstrates integrity, professionalism, and discretion.Curious, proactive, and eager to learn about compliance and the financial services industry.Committed to maintaining high ethical standards and promoting the delivery of good customer outcomes.👩‍💻 Hiring Process💻 Online Test -To be completed within 48 hours☎️ Preliminary Interview (15 mins): TBC📲 Online group task (virtual 2 hours):TBC📲 Interviews (In office 2 hours): TBC💚 Our Values    Our values are our personal brand and lay the foundation of what we care about the most. They provide us with guidance, so we can work towards the same goals. They are our DNA and are kept at the forefront of every Oodler's mind when making business decisions.    Embrace being human – empathy and diversity make us stronger.   Strive for awesome – it's awesome when we do better every day.   Everyone's a builder – we're in this together and we win as a team.   Bravely honest – we're honest with ourselves and everyone else.   Think customer – they're at the heart of everything we do.  To find out more about our culture and what happens at Oodle check out our LinkedIn and Instagram.   Oodle is proud to be an inclusive workplace, and we recognise diversity of experience, thoughts and backgrounds leads to better customer outcomes and an environment where our colleagues can thrive. We have several DEI networks which are made up of our Oodlers who strive to make positive impacts to our cultures.  We'd love if you could submit your application online, but if you need an alternative method or need reasonable adjustments to take part in the interview process, please email careers@oodlefinance.com .To find out how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.