Compliance Specialist in Portsmouth

This role supports the Compliance Manager in advising the business on regulatory compliance and general corporate governance.

About the Compliance Function

The Compliance Function is part of the Legal, Risk and Compliance Department and plays a pivotal role in upholding rigorous standards throughout the business and providing support and advice to all internal departments. As a second line assurance function, we help the business adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies, preventing legal issues, financial penalties, and reputational damage by fostering an ethical culture, identifying risks, implementing controls and serving as advisors to senior management. The function acts as a safeguard, promoting integrity, transparency and accountability across the business. Our team is friendly and approachable, and we collaborate with departments across the business to solve problems together.

Day to Day Responsibilities

On an ordinary day, you will be a valued member of the department providing high-quality compliance advice to the business, supporting various departments and providing assurance. Some of your key responsibilities will be:

• Conducting thematic compliance audits and monitoring activities by reporting, compiling proposed actions and tracking in accordance with the compliance annual plan.
• Assisting with supplier due diligence by assessing and evaluating supplier responses and associated risks.
• Compiling and preparing FCA reporting requirements and applications for approval / submission.
• Compiling training monitoring reporting.
• Reviewing financial promotions (marketing and advertising).
• Developing compliance reporting and controls/mitigations.
• Assisting with development of annual regulatory board report.
• Supporting maintenance of the ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard.
• Assisting with ESG policy and compliance monitoring.

In the future, this role will evolve as you gain experience of the business and demonstrate high performance. You will have the opportunity to take on more responsibility, broaden your understanding and experience of compliance issues, and contribute to the strategic goals of the Compliance Team.

Here’s how you could grow in this role:

• Taking ownership of compliance matters, including complex regulatory issues and risk event investigations.
• Recommending process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.

As you progress, you could also develop skills in:

• Strategic Risk Management
• Project management for compliance initiatives
• Training and mentoring future junior team members
• Building a strong personal network across the business

Requirements

Key Experience & Skills:

• Previous exposure to compliance or audit roles in a regulated business.
• Sound understanding of laws, rules and guidance.
• Understanding of risk management principles and processes.
• Experience with compliance monitoring activities and thematic reviews.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to ask questions and seek clarification when needed.
• Impeccable ethics combined with the ability to solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to manage a varied workload independently.
• Strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internal systems.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• A positive, can-do attitude, demonstrating willingness to take on new challenges and adapt to changing priorities.

Desirable:

• Prior experience of a regulated compliance role with a solid understanding of FCA regulation including Consumer Duty.

Attributes & Behaviours

We are looking for someone who will thrive in a high-performing, collaborative team environment. You will work within a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity, showing respect for people and working with integrity. You’ll need to demonstrate:

• Self-motivation and enthusiasm to succeed and develop within KINTO UK Limited.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• A proactive and resilient mindset, with the confidence to take initiative and make recommendations.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn, explore new ideas and practise areas, and ask questions.
• A collaborative approach, contributing to a positive team culture and supporting others in their work.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday.
• Great pension scheme starting at employee (EE) contribution of 4% with an employer (ER) contribution of 11%. This can flex up to 6% EE contribution and 15% ER contribution.
• Hybrid working policy 2 days from home each week should you want to.
• Car Scheme following passing of probation.
• Private Medical Cover.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Discounts on different retailers.
• Free courtesy bus to and from the offices.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Onsite nursery with discounted prices.
• Well-being hour each month.
• Discounts on Toyota & Lexus Cars.
• Well-being events.
• Volunteer Days.
• Employee assistance programmes.
• Free fruit in the office.

KINTO UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who is excited by the opportunity of joining us and will thoroughly consider all applications without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.

Our Recruitment Process

At KINTO we value everyone and are pleased to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, which is a national standard that ensures our processes are accessible to all. Everyone is unique, and that means what works for some may not work for everyone. When it comes to recruitment, please do let us know if we can adjust our process to meet your accessibility needs. Some examples of how we might be able to help are listed below:

• Providing a copy of interview questions before the interview.
• Organising a time and location that best suits you.
• Allowing additional time for the assessment and interview.

We are happy to review any adjustment on a case-by-case basis, so please let us know how we can support you to be your best self. On the job training will be provided, we recognise we all learn differently, and we want to ensure that our training will suit your learning style. We are open to talking to you about how we can make learning your new role in the most positive way.