Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Hybrid)

Senior Compliance Officer – Trust & Fiduciary Services (Private Client, Bristol – Hybrid) Job Type: Full-time Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid working available) Financial Services | Private Client | Trusts & Estates | Legal & Compliance Are you an experienced Compliance professional seeking a new challenge within a fast-growing, independent trust company environment? We are working exclusively with a prestigious and privately owned UK trust services firm that is expanding rapidly following a number of high-profile acquisitions across the sector. This specialist UK-based trust services firm has gone from strength to strength since its establishment in 2020, acquiring the trust divisions of several well-known private banks and financial institutions. With a leadership team boasting over a century of combined experience in the trust and fiduciary space, they currently act as trustee for over 5,000 UK trusts, managing close to £2 billion in assets. The business prides itself on delivering excellence through its diverse, knowledgeable team – composed of legal, tax, trust, and philanthropy professionals – in a positive and collaborative working environment. Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Compliance Officer to join their Risk & Compliance team in Bristol. You will play a critical role in shaping and enhancing the compliance monitoring framework, advising the business on regulatory matters, and helping ensure the firm continues to meet and exceed its obligations under FCA and other regulatory frameworks. Conducting risk-based compliance monitoring reviews aligned with the firm’s Compliance Monitoring Plan Supporting the development and improvement of compliance monitoring procedures Providing regulatory advice across the business on new and existing obligations Assisting in the review and implementation of compliance policies and procedural documents Horizon scanning for regulatory developments and evaluating their impact on operations Supporting New Business sign-off and high-risk jurisdiction monitoring Assisting with ad-hoc compliance projects under the direction of the Head of Risk & Compliance Minimum 6 years’ compliance experience, ideally within: FCA regulated firms (e.g. private client, wealth, trust companies) SRA regulated legal practices ✅ Proven expertise in compliance monitoring or audit (minimum 3 years) ✅ Familiar with Microsoft Office and compliance systems Prior involvement in designing and evolving a Compliance Monitoring Plan Exposure to trusts, estates, or high-net-worth private client environments Previous experience within a fast-growing or acquisitive business Highly competitive salary (depending on experience) Comprehensive benefits package Flexible/hybrid working options This role is based in modern, central offices in Bristol , with flexible hybrid working arrangements available.