Compliance Analyst

Black Swan Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Swan Group, a London-based institutional asset manager, is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join its compliance team and support regulatory adherence across the business.

The role focuses on monitoring regulatory requirements, conducting thematic reviews, and developing policies to ensure robust compliance. The candidate will liaise with stakeholders, perform AML/KYC onboarding, and contribute to ongoing regulatory filings and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• 1–4 years of relevant compliance experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations and industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex compliance issues clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of relevant financial regulations, including FCA guidelines.
• Thematic reviews and testing.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Regulatory filing.
• PA dealing.
• G&E.
• Compliance training.
• Client onboarding (AML and KYC).
• Ad hoc project work.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Attention to detail

Thematic reviews & testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field

Job description

Compliance Analyst – Asset Management - London

Company Overview

Our client is an institutional asset manager based in London. The firm is committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and regulatory adherence, ensuring that their operations comply with all relevant financial regulations and ethical practices. They are currently seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their Compliance team and contribute to the success and growth of the firm.

Role Overview

As a Compliance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the firm's compliance programme. You will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of financial regulations, be able to analyse complex compliance issues, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory compliance: Stay abreast of relevant financial regulations, including but not limited to AIFMD and other FCA guidelines.
• Thematic reviews and testing
• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures
• Regulatory filing
• PA dealing
• G&E
• Compliance training
• Client onboarding (AML and KYC)
• Ad hoc project work

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• Prior experience (1-4 years) in a generalist compliance role working within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations and industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex compliance issues clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.