Compliance Officer

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King’s College London’s Finance, Procurement, Analytics Directorate (FPA) is seeking a highly motivated compliance and security conscious minded individual to join our Income Services team as a Compliance Officer.

Situated within the Financial Services part of the Directorate (alongside Credit Control, Financial Accounting, Payroll & Pensions, Tax, and Treasury), the Income Services team oversees a broad and critical portfolio centred on the management and governance of the income it is responsible for, that touches upon all areas of the University. This includes the processing of bank statement income across multiple currencies, providing support for a wide range of payment acceptance channels and the management of the multi‑functional King’s eStore. Income Services also leads on PCI DSS compliance from a Finance perspective, ensuring stringent payment security standards, robust internal controls, and adherence to statutory obligations. In addition, the team plays a key and proactive role in counter‑fraud activity through proactive monitoring, risk assessment, and close collaboration with internal and external partners.

Reporting to the Senior Compliance Officer (also within Income Services), this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a friendly, collaborative and service focused team within one of the world’s most prestigious universities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting PCI DSS compliance and cultivating a fraud awareness and prevention culture within the University.

About the role

The Compliance Officer role supports and strengthens financial and regulatory compliance with responsibilities spanning both PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and counter fraud activity. The post holder supports the Senior Compliance Officer in the continual maintenance of PCI DSS compliance throughout the year including the annual assessment period, reviewing and improving processes, maintaining accurate documentation, monitoring departmental adherence, and helping to translate requirements into clear, practical guidance for colleagues. This year-round activity ensures that King’s remains compliant, well prepared, and able to embed best practice into everyday operations.

The role holder will have ample opportunity to learn and develop on the job whilst self-development is actively encouraged alongside management suggested and role required developmental opportunities.

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.