Compliance Analyst

GradBay; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GradBay in Glasgow offers a 10-week Compliance Analyst Summer Internship Programme. You will work in person on projects that demonstrate how compliance supports decision-making, manages regulatory risk and protects customers, while gaining hands-on experience in a large international business.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across teams to learn about financial crime, conduct risk and regulatory requirements, and contribute to monitoring and reporting using data analytics.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and an interest in interpreting data and complex information.
• Attention to detail and a careful, organised approach to work.
• Clear communication and the ability to collaborate with different teams.
• Sound judgement, integrity and a willingness to raise concerns.
• Curiosity about financial services, regulation and responsible business practices.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving how work is done.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance activities that help the business meet regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Research and analyse information to identify potential risks and emerging trends.
• Use data and analytics to support compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Develop your understanding of financial crime, conduct risk and relevant laws and regulations.
• Help colleagues understand compliance requirements relating to products, services and business activities.
• Support the development of guidance and training materials.
• Work with teams across the business, communicating findings and escalating concerns appropriately.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Sound judgement

Curiosity

Problem-solving

Job description

2027 Compliance Analyst Summer Internship Programme

• Location: Glasgow
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Working arrangement: In person

Join a leading global financial services organisation for a summer internship exploring how compliance supports responsible business decisions, manages regulatory risk and protects customers.

You’ll gain practical experience through meaningful projects, work alongside experienced colleagues and develop an understanding of how compliance operates across a large international business.

What you’ll do

• Support compliance activities that help the business meet regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Research and analyse information to identify potential risks and emerging trends.
• Use data and analytics to support compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Develop your understanding of financial crime, conduct risk and relevant laws and regulations.
• Help colleagues understand compliance requirements relating to products, services and business activities.
• Support the development of guidance and training materials.
• Work with teams across the business, communicating findings and escalating concerns appropriately.

What you’ll gain

• Hands-on experience of compliance and risk management within financial services.
• Exposure to real projects and a range of business functions.
• Support from experienced colleagues and opportunities to build your professional network.
• The opportunity to be considered for a subsequent graduate programme. Any graduate return offer would be based in Glasgow.
• University stage: You must be in your penultimate year of university.
• Graduation year: You must be graduating in 2028.
• Availability: You must be available for the 10-week internship starting on 1 June 2027.
• Location: You must be able to undertake the internship in Glasgow.
• Motivation: You must demonstrate a genuine interest in compliance and an enthusiastic approach to learning.
• UK work authorisation: Applications are accepted from candidates requiring sponsorship. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is subject to meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Candidates who cannot be sponsored must have their own legal right to work full-time in the UK from June to August 2027.

Relevant skills and qualities

• Analytical thinking and an interest in interpreting data and complex information.
• Attention to detail and a careful, organised approach to work.
• Clear communication and the ability to collaborate with different teams.
• Sound judgement, integrity and a willingness to raise concerns.
• Curiosity about financial services, regulation and responsible business practices.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving how work is done.

Academic and experience requirements

The supplied vacancy does not specify a required degree subject, minimum degree classification or previous compliance experience.