Compliance Analyst

Rutherford; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford is seeking a Compliance Analyst for its London team to focus on regulatory disclosures across global markets. You will contribute to a sophisticated trading environment with clarity on progression opportunities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in a regulated financial setting, with the ability to learn complex requirements quickly and work independently. A proactive, ownership‑driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong analytical and problem solving.
• Experience in investment banking, Big Four, prop trading or hedge fund is preferred.
• Ability to learn complex regulatory requirements quickly and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive approach with ownership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit regulatory disclosures to authorities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor trading activity and position data to identify disclosure triggers and deadlines.
• Gather, validate and reconcile information to ensure submissions are complete and accurate.
• Apply regulatory requirements to determine when disclosures are necessary and ensure obligations are met.
• Liaise with internal teams to obtain information, resolve discrepancies and coordinate timely submissions.
• Maintain accurate records and support growing volume of disclosures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rutherford have been mandated by a leading quantitative trading firm looking to hire a Compliance Analyst to its London team. The role focuses on regulatory disclosures across global financial markets, offering the opportunity to join a highly sophisticated trading environment with clear scope for progression.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and submit regulatory disclosures to the relevant authorities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Monitor trading activity and position data to identify disclosure triggers and applicable reporting deadlines.
• Gather, validate and reconcile information to ensure submissions are complete and accurate.
• Apply regulatory requirements to determine when disclosures are necessary and ensure obligations are met.
• Liaise with internal teams to obtain information, resolve discrepancies and coordinate timely submissions.
• Maintain accurate records and support the effective management of a growing volume of regulatory disclosures.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within an investment bank, Big Four firm, proprietary trading firm or hedge fund.
• Ability to learn complex regulatory requirements quickly and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership of responsibilities in a fast‑p