Compliance Officer UK, ARC Ratings

If you are looking for a position in a highly dynamic, fast paced, growing and ambitious organisation, then ARC Ratings is the place for you. This role will require lots of energy and suit someone who thrives off a challenge. We are looking for an experienced individual who will help lead our UK Regulatory and Compliance efforts and reinforce our Culture of Compliance as a regulated credit rating agency in multiple jurisdictions.

ARC Ratings is a global credit rating agency providing risk solutions for business requirements. ARC Ratings is recognised as an External Credit Assessment Institution (ECAI) by the European Banking Authority, similar to other global participants in the credit rating market. In addition, our UK and European businesses are registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) respectively. ARC Ratings is headquartered in London with its main EU office in Lisbon, as well as additional staff strategically placed in European and Asian locations.

Key responsibilities:

• Be a key member of ARC's Compliance Department, ultimately responsible for ensuring that all ARC's activities and operations are always fully compliant with any applicable legislation.
• Under the leadership of the Chief Compliance Officer, lead the 2nd line of defence oversight across our business and challenge risk management activities, as well as provide advice, mentorship, training and tools to support adoption of framework, policies and practices.
• Develop the day-to-day relationship with key regulator in a specific region (but also with other regulators as needed), and compile and oversee all regulatory reporting while adhering to reporting schedules.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the business and senior management on regulatory developments.
• Assist the Chief Compliance Officer and Management in setting out a vision for how we develop, run, communicate and mitigate or reduce risk and ensure compliance.
• Deliver training ensuring all employees are familiar with and adhere to all applicable regulations and ARC's Code of Conduct.
• Assist the Chief Compliance Officer in developing, implementing and delivering effective risk management frameworks, policies and processes to monitor risk exposures against ARC's risk appetite.
• Own & deliver risk initiatives & projects across ARC to ensure alignment with ARC's Governance Framework.
• Ensure that compliance structures are implemented and enforceable through ongoing testing within ARC.
• Monitor and recommend corrective measures for potential risk issues and/or compliance vulnerability.
• Participate in Committees and other internal Bodies as representative of compliance when required or requested.

Qualifications:

• Academic degree (BA/MSA/MBA or equivalent) and/or professional compliance qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of compliance and risk management experience within a highly regulated environment (financial services, banking, insurance, or credit rating agency).
• Outstanding knowledge of compliance, risk management and governance frameworks.
• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Possess credibility and gravitas with the resilience to provide insight and challenge at Executive level.
• Strategic thinking with a passion for embedding robust risk and compliance solutions into a fast-growing business.
• Experience with FCA, ESMA or other regulatory bodies beneficial.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, SEC, ESMA, IOSCO) governing rating agencies.
• General understanding of investment, financial and fixed income markets, including understanding of industry, regulatory and economic aspects.
• Strong organisational and presentation skills.
• High level knowledge and ability with Microsoft Office.
• Fluent English written and verbal communications skills.
• Spoken and written proficiency in at least one other language advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.

We are open to all applications within United Kingdom. This position has the potential to be a partially hybrid working from home role but will require periodic office visits as part of compliance duties.

Please send C.V. and cover email to recruitment@arcratings.com. Closing Date: 15 January 2026.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal