Legal Risk and Compliance Officer

Hello, We are Recognise Bank. Our vision is to become the UK’s leading business bank, providing Founded in 2017 by experienced business owners, Recognise Bank was born out of a shared certainty for small and medium-sized businesses. serve the SME community—and we set out to create it. In 2021, we received our banking licence and quickly built a strong community of loyal business customers, supported by our dedicated, diverse, and expert team. flexible lending solutions and secure, FSCS-protected savings accounts with competitive interest rates, empowering businesses to thrive with confidence. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a bright, commercially-minded Compliance Officer to join Recognise Bank and support the delivery of our compliance agenda, ensuring we operate within the legal and regulatory frameworks set by the FCA, PRA, and other This is a broad and hands-on role that offers exposure across legal, governance, regulatory, and compliance areas—including financial crime—while working closely with teams across the business to help navigate day-to-day regulatory challenges. maintaining a strong compliance framework that supports sustainable growth and reflects This is a great opportunity for a compliance professional looking to deepen their experience and gain wider business exposure in a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment. You’ll support the identification and management of regulatory compliance and financial crime risks, assist in monitoring and reporting activity and play a key role in embedding compliance into the fabric of the business. Assist in maintaining and updating compliance policies, procedures, and registers. ● Conduct routine compliance monitoring and support the delivery of the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan. ● Support in the review and approval of financial promotions and marketing materials. ● Monitor regulatory updates and assist in assessing their impact on business Support with AML and financial crime advice and monitoring, including customer Assist with the investigation and reporting of compliance breaches or incidents. ● Prepare and maintain accurate compliance records, reports and MI for internal and Help deliver compliance training and awareness sessions across the business. ● Support the implementation and ongoing management of the SMCR framework. ● Work collaboratively with teams across the bank to embed a strong compliance Legal qualification welcomed. ● 3–5 years of experience in a compliance, regulatory, or risk role within PRA & FCA regulated financial services including deposit taking and lending activities. ● Familiarity with key regulatory topics including AML, SMCR, GDPR. ● Professional compliance qualifications (e.g. Generous Time Off: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. ● Work From Anywhere: 4 weeks of Work From Anywhere allowance per year. ● Support for professional growth through tailored training Hybrid Working: Flexible working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote We celebrate diversity and are committed