Compliance Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Compliance Analyst to monitor trading activities and ensure compliance with FCA regulations. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience and strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary and exposure to a multi-asset trading environment. Responsibilities include regulatory oversight, drafting compliance procedures, and providing advisory support to various teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a compliance, regulatory, or surveillance role within financial services.
• Good understanding of FCA rules and conduct requirements.
• Familiarity with trading platforms and order flows across multiple asset classes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trading activity to identify potential market abuse.
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of compliance policies.
• Assist in periodic compliance reviews and testing.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Surveillance tools

Job description

Compliance Analyst - Trading Platform / Financial Services Salary: £40k-£50k Location: London Employment Type: Full-time Experience: 1+ years About UsWe are a fast-growing multi-asset trading platform, providing clients access to a broad range of markets through a secure, transparent, and innovative environment. Compliance is central to how we operate, ensuring our activities meet regulatory standards while supporting responsible growth. We are looking for a motivated Compliance Analyst with 1–3 years of experience to strengthen our monitoring, oversight, and controls across multiple asset classes.Key ResponsibilitiesTrade Surveillance: Monitor trading activity across multiple asset classes (e.g., equities, FX, derivatives, fixed income, digital assets) to identify potential market abuse, manipulation, or breaches of trading rules.Regulatory Oversight: Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures in line with FCA and other relevant regulations.Monitoring Programme: Assist in periodic compliance reviews and testing to ensure effective controls are in place across different product lines.Policy & Guidance: Help draft and update compliance manuals, desk procedures, and guidance documents tailored to a multi-asset environment.Regulatory Reporting: Support the preparation and submission of regulatory reports, including transaction reporting, as required.Advisory Support: Provide first-line compliance support to trading, operations, and technology teams, escalating issues as appropriate.Registers & Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate compliance registers (e.g., breaches, conflicts of interest, gifts & entertainment).Requirements1–3 years’ experience in a compliance, regulatory, or surveillance role within financial services.Good understanding of FCA rules and conduct requirements (e.g., MAR, COBS).Familiarity with trading platforms and order flows across multiple asset classes is highly desirable.Experience with surveillance or monitoring tools advantageous.Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with stakeholders across business lines.Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment.What We OfferExposure to a cutting-edge multi-asset trading environment.Hands-on experience across different products and markets.Opportunities for professional development and progression.Competitive salary and benefits package.A collaborative and ambitious culture with responsibility from day one.