Compliance Officer, SMF16/SMF17

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🕒 October 15, 2025

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Cutronas Financial Services

11 - 50 employees

💸 Finance

👥 B2C

Finance • B2C

Cutronas Financial Services is a UK-based FCA-authorised financial services firm and insurance broker providing consumer-focused advice and intermediary services. It offers a range of protection and insurance products — including income protection, life insurance, health insurance, home insurance, business and mortgage insurance — and claims to search the whole market from major insurers to find suitable policies. The company emphasizes personal, non-pushy advisors, transparent service, and support with claims and policy selection for individual customers.

📋 Description

• Act as the firm’s designated SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (Money Laundering Reporting Officer), upon FCA approval via Form A. • Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Cutronas FS Ltd’s compliance and risk management framework in line with FCA requirements. • Monitor and review all business processes, client interactions, and advisory practices to ensure full compliance with FCA, ICO, and AML obligations. • Serve as the primary liaison with the FCA and other regulatory bodies, preparing and submitting reports, notifications, and annual returns. • Advise senior management on compliance risks, regulatory developments, and internal controls, ensuring effective mitigation and escalation procedures. • Maintain and update internal compliance policies, manuals, and training materials. • Deliver regular compliance and AML training to all staff to promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct. • Conduct periodic audits, file reviews, and investigations to identify gaps and implement corrective actions. • Ensure adherence to Consumer Duty, SYSC, MLR 2017, and other relevant regulatory standards.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • Proven experience in a Compliance Officer or MLRO role within a UK-regulated financial services firm. • Practical understanding of FCA Handbook, including SYSC, PRIN, COND, and AML/CTF obligations. • Demonstrable experience in SMF16/SMF17 functions or working closely under them. • Strong analytical and interpretive skills — capable of translating regulatory language into actionable business processes. • Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage confidently with senior management and regulators. • High ethical standards, sound judgment, and the ability to operate with discretion and independence.

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to lead the compliance and governance function of a growing FCA-regulated firm. • Direct influence on company policy, culture, and strategic direction. • Supportive and inclusive team culture that values integrity, transparency, and collaboration. • Ongoing professional development, including FCA and AML training. • Competitive remuneration and benefits package. • Fully remote working.

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