At Volvo Car Financial Services UK (VCFSUK), we're passionate about delivering exceptional financial solutions that support our retailer partners and customers across the UK. As a joint venture between Volvo Cars and Santander Consumer Finance, we support the Volvo, Polestar and LEVC brands, combining the best of both organisations to create an innovative and customer‑focused business.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Legal & Compliance team as a Junior Compliance Officer, offering an excellent entry point into a professional compliance career within a regulated financial services environment.
What’s in it for you?
People are at the heart of our business. At VCFSUK, we want you to feel supported to develop, contribute ideas, and build a meaningful career with us.
In return, we offer:
A basic salary of circa £30,000 depending on skills and experience
Discretionary 10% performance‑related bonus
Company pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Voluntary flexible benefits allowance of £500 per annum, payable as cash or benefits
Hybrid working model with 60% office‑based and 40% remote working flexibility
25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell 5 days per year
4 paid charitable giving days per year
Career growth & learning opportunities
Access to two cars via Volvo’s employee lease scheme
We are open to conversations about flexibility and how this role could work for you.
What you’ll do
Reporting to the Head of Compliance, you’ll support the organisation's compliance framework, helping ensure that VCFSUK continues to operate in line with regulatory requirements, internal policies and industry best practice.
This is a varied role that will provide broad exposure across compliance, governance and risk management activities, including:
- Monitoring regulatory developments and supporting horizon scanning activities.
- Assisting with compliance monitoring reviews and thematic assessments.
- Supporting regulatory reporting and FCA returns.
- Maintaining compliance, governance and policy registers.
- Supporting investigations into compliance incidents and breaches.
- Coordinating compliance reporting and management information.
- Assisting with compliance training and awareness initiatives.
- Supporting audits, regulatory reviews and governance forums.
- Working closely with colleagues across Sales, Operations, Risk and Finance.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, including the use of automation and AI technologies.
This role has been designed to provide a foundation for a long‑term career in Compliance, Risk, Governance or Financial Services, with opportunities to develop professional qualifications and progress within VCFSUK.
You’ll gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of compliance activities whilst building the technical knowledge and practical experience needed for a successful career in Compliance, Risk or Governance.
Do you fit the profile?
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Curious, proactive and eager to learn
- Able to analyse information and solve problems effectively
- Comfortable working with data, reports and documentation
- A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships across the business
- Committed to acting with integrity and professionalism
- Interested in financial services, regulation and governance
- Interested in pursuing professional compliance qualifications such as ICA or CISI.
- Strong in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent with written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of regulatory concepts including FCA, Consumer Credit, GDPR or AML requirements.
- Some previous experience within financial services, compliance, risk, audit, governance or an administrative role within a regulated environment would be beneficial
Our values
At VCFSUK, our values guide how we work with each other and with our partners:
You take pride in delivering high‑quality work and continually look for ways to improve. You set clear standards and take ownership of achieving meaningful outcomes.
Bravery
You are comfortable raising concerns, contributing ideas, and exploring new approaches. You act with integrity and support ethical decision‑making, even when conversations are challenging.
You communicate openly, listen to others’ perspectives, and work constructively with colleagues and partners. You value teamwork and build positive, respectful relationships.
Diversify our future:
Volvo Car Financial Services UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are a company for people who care about other people and for the world we live in. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and employment practices, including hiring, recruiting, and promotion. It’s what you do that counts and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future. With us, you can truly be yourself, embrace new opportunities, thrive and a make a difference.
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Junior Compliance Officer in Maidenhead employer: Volvo Car Financial Services UK Limited
Volvo Car Financial Services UK is an exceptional employer that prioritises people and innovation, offering a dynamic work culture where your ideas can truly make a difference. With competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a commitment to employee growth through continuous learning opportunities, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values flexibility and work-life balance. Located in Maidenhead, our hybrid working model allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds while contributing to a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of financial services.
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Volvo Car Financial Services UK Limited Recruitment Team
