Compliance Analyst

Black Swan Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Swan Group in London is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join the Asset Management compliance team. You will monitor regulatory changes, support policy development, and work with stakeholders to ensure adherence across the business.

The ideal candidate has 1-4 years in a financial services compliance role, a solid understanding of UK regulations such as FCA guidance and AIFMD, and strong analytical and communication skills for clear reporting and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• 1–4 years of experience in a generalist compliance role 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 diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory compliance: Stay abreast of relevant financial regulations (AIFMD, FCA).
• Thematic reviews and testing.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Regulatory filing.
• Compliance training.
• Client onboarding (AML and KYC).
• Ad hoc project work.

Skills

UK financial regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or 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
• 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.

For more details, please contact Jon Pettet at [e-mail]