Compliance Analyst UK

What you will do in your day to day…

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Compliance Framework, including risk assessments, monitoring activities and control reviews.


• Assist with the preparation, review and update of compliance policies, procedures, manuals and governance documentation.


• Prepare compliance management information, metrics and reporting, ensuring data accuracy, completeness and timely delivery.


• Support the preparation and coordination of Compliance Committees and other governance forums, including presentations, supporting documentation, action tracking and follow-up.


• Maintain compliance records, inventories and governance documentation for reporting, audit and regulatory purposes.


• Coordinate with Branch and Group stakeholders to support compliance initiatives, governance activities and regulatory requirements.


• Support the design, implementation and continuous enhancement of the Financial Crime Framework including governance arrangements, policies, procedures and control frameworks.


• Perform KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and periodic review activities using a risk-based approach throughout the client lifecycle.


• Review and assess transaction monitoring and sanctions screening alerts, ensuring appropriate investigation, challenge, escalation and resolution.


• Identify, assess and monitor Financial Crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, bribery and corruption, fraud, tax evasion and emerging economic crime threats.


• Contribute to Financial Crime Risk Assessments, thematic reviews and control effectiveness assessments.


• Support Financial Crime investigations, suspicious activity escalation processes and regulatory reporting obligations.


• Support the MLRO function and act as Deputy MLRO where required.


• Monitor the implementation of audit actions, regulatory commitments and remediation plans related to Financial Crime.


• Prepare and analyse Financial Crime management information and reporting.


• Support engagement with regulators, Group functions and assurance providers regarding Financial Crime reviews and requests.


• Promote a strong Financial Crime culture through advisory support, training activities, regulatory monitoring and industry best practices.


• Support the implementation and monitoring of Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Fraud Prevention and other Financial Crime controls.


• Support the identification, assessment and management of non-financial compliance risks across the Branch.


• Oversee Data Protection-related activities, including regulatory monitoring, risk assessments and control reviews.


• Support Market Integrity requirements, including controls over confidential information, personal account dealing monitoring and conduct obligations.


• Contribute to Customer Protection initiatives, helping ensure fair customer outcomes.


• Assess new and emerging regulatory requirements, supporting impact assessments and implementation plans.


• Support the Branch Ethics and Conduct Framework, including conflicts of interest, staff conduct matters and whistleblowing arrangements.


• Record and monitor complaints and customer expressions of dissatisfaction.


• Collect, analyse and evaluate data from multiple internal and external sources.


• Manage, cleanse and aggregate datasets, ensuring integrity and traceability.


• Perform advanced data analysis linking multiple data sources to provide insights into compliance risks and exposures.


• Apply data visualisation techniques using tools such as Power BI.


• Leverage emerging technologies, including AI where appropriate, to enhance reporting and analytical capabilities.


• Translate complex data into clear and actionable insights for different stakeholders.

• Degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.


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  Fluent English, both written and spoken, is essential. Spanish is highly desirable.
  
  


• Good knowledge of AML, CFT, Financial Crime and Compliance Risk within a regulated financial services environment.Practical knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks, including FCA and PRA requirements.


• Experience supporting Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and KYC-related activities.


• Strong analytical and data management capabilities, including experience collecting, validating and interpreting data from multiple sources.


• Knowledge of Power BI, data analysis techniques and emerging technologies, including AI.


• Experience or capability in process improvement and supporting the implementation of more effective and scalable compliance and risk processes.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage constructively, challenge appropriately and influence outcomes.


• High attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, structured and high-quality documentation and reporting.Industry-recognised qualifications such as ICA, CISI, ACAMS or IRM are desirable but not essential.


• Flexible, adaptable and proactive approach, with strong organisational skills and commitment to continuous learning.