File Reviewer - IFA Compliance
Location: Our Support office in Chorley – 1 day working from home and 4 office days (with a requirement that 3 of these need to be at our support office and 1 can be in any of our other offices)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + discretionary bonuses
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
About us:
Cheetham Jackson is a well-respected financial services company. Our focus is on helping clients achieve their aims, goals and objectives, we do this by providing financial advice delivered in a way that makes them feel heard and taken care of.
We want to make a positive impact on the people with whom we work – both inside and outside of the company. We are looking for brilliant people who fit with our culture and values and who can help to write the next chapter of our story.
The opportunity:
We’re seeking to recruit for a File Review to join our growing Compliance team. This role blends hands-on file reviews with broader compliance projects, offering a unique chance to grow in a firm where your contributions directly shape its success.
Key Responsibilities:
· Conduct pre- and post-sale file reviews across pensions, investments and protection, ensuring FCA compliance and high-quality advice.
· Produce clear, actionable reports for advisers and track remedial actions to resolution.
· Support the Head of Compliance with risk management tasks, including policy updates, MI reporting, and regulatory audits.
· Maintain Training & Competence (T&C) records, including CAS reviews and competency assessments.
· Assist in developing/delivering compliance training and process improvements.
Candidate Requirements:
· Essential: Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (or equivalent)
· Proven experience in compliance, file review, or QA (financial services, preferably pensions/investments).
· Strong grasp of FCA rules and financial advice standards.
· Analytical with exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
The Offer:
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + discretionary bonuses (performance-linked).
Employee-Owned: Share in the firm’s success and culture of collaboration.
Premium Benefits:
- Group Income Protection (IP)
- Group Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Group Death in Service (DIS)
Career Growth: Structured support for Level 6/Chartered Status and progression into senior compliance roles.
Why Apply?
This isn’t just a file-checking role – it’s a career accelerator in a firm that invests in its people. You’ll gain exposure to strategic compliance projects, enjoy hybrid flexibility, and benefit from industry-leading rewards.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Work Location: In person
