Compliance Officer (Authorisations)

About the Company Our client is a growing compliance consultancy supporting a wide range of UK businesses through FCA authorisations and ongoing regulatory requirements. They pride themselves on offering practical, tailored advice—cutting through regulatory complexity and delivering clear, commercial solutions to their clients. Due to a significant increase in FCA authorisation projects, they are now looking to expand their team. The Role This is a hands-on, client-facing role focused on delivering FCA authorisations and compliance support to a portfolio of clients. You will work closely with a range of SMEs, guiding them through the authorisation process and acting as a key point of contact throughout. Key Responsibilities * Managing FCA authorisation applications from initial scoping through to submission * Liaising directly with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and responding to queries * Drafting regulatory business plans and supporting documentation * Creating bespoke compliance policies and procedures tailored to each client * Managing relationships with multiple clients simultaneously * Providing clear, practical compliance advice in a non-jargon, client-friendly way About You We’re looking for someone with hands-on experience in FCA compliance, ideally within a consultancy or regulated firm. You will likely have: * Experience working on FCA authorisations (essential) * Exposure to areas such as consumer credit, mortgages, or related sectors * Strong writing skills (business plans, policies, documentation) * The ability to manage multiple priorities and clients You’ll also be: * Commercial and pragmatic in your approach * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business * A confident communicator who can simplify complex regulation * Keen to take ownership and work independently