Risk and Compliance Coordinator

Job Title: Risk and Compliance Coordinator

Location: Remote

Contract: Mid Jan (Likely to be extended)
Clearance Requirement: Applicants must have, or be eligible for, SC (Security Check) clearance to be considered

Organisational Overview

This role sits within the Risk and Assurance Directorate and provides key support to client accounts, primarily in the financial services sector. The Risk and Compliance Coordinator plays a vital part in maintaining the organisation's assurance framework by supporting compliance monitoring, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting activities.

Operating under outsourcing agreements as a Data Processor, the organisation collaborates closely with client stakeholders who act as Data Controllers. The coordinator will assist in ensuring that internal controls and processes remain compliant with data protection and privacy regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of risk and compliance frameworks across business operations.
• Assist with the monitoring of compliance with UK and EU data protection laws (including GDPR).
• Coordinate and support risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews, documenting findings and following up on remediation activities.
• Help maintain internal data protection and risk management policies, procedures, and registers.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to governance meetings, including preparing materials and tracking actions.
• Work closely with operational and change teams to identify compliance risks and support appropriate mitigation plans.
• Assist in reviewing and documenting data breaches or incidents, including supporting root cause analysis and action tracking.
• Help monitor data protection obligations such as DSARs (Data Subject Access Requests) and FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests.
• Support the delivery of compliance training and awareness sessions to staff across the business.
• Liaise with client-side compliance teams to support joint governance and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to a positive compliance culture by promoting awareness of regulatory responsibilities throughout the organisation.

Person Specification

Skills and Competencies

• Working knowledge of GDPR, the UK Data Protection Act, and other relevant privacy regulations.
• Some experience in a compliance, risk, or data protection role within a regulated industry (preferably financial services or public sector).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and track progress effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports and documentation.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and capable of learning compliance tracking systems.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive and professional approach.