Compliance | Analyst | Birmingham

Goldman Sachs; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking candidates for multiple compliance roles. Responsibilities include managing compliance risks, coordinating anti-financial crime programs, and conducting independent testing. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient to advanced skills in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Coordinate anti-financial crime programs.
• Conduct compliance testing and ensure regulatory adherence.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Manage the firm’s compliance, regulatory, and reputational risks by ensuring adherence to laws, rules, and regulations.

Our colleagues in Global Compliance are responsible for managing audits and inquiries, compliance learning, surveillance, and testing the firm’s risk management infrastructure.

If you apply to this skillset, you will be considered for multiple roles across the firm that require this skillset. Please note division and function examples below are representative of opportunities common for this skill-set. The list is not exhaustive, and availability of open roles is determined based on business needs.

Divisions And Job Functions

Global Compliance is dedicated to protecting the reputation of the firm and managing risk across all business areas. We work closely with each business, our professionals interpret and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and determine how the firm can appropriately pursue global market opportunities. We monitor regulatory trends and changes in all jurisdictions where the firm operates, sharing information and collaborating with regulators to manage financial market risks.

• Financial Crime Compliance (“FCC”): Responsible for coordinating the firmwide anti-financial crime program. Designs, develops, implements, and oversees systems and controls to prevent and detect money laundering, terrorist financing, insider trading, government sanctions violations, bribery, fraud, and other misconduct, including insider threat monitoring. Ensures compliance with applicable anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, and sanctions regulations globally.
• Core Compliance: Implements and maintains the integrated regulatory compliance program, including regulatory change management, policies, training, issue escalation, and risk assessment.
• Global Banking and Markets – Public Compliance: Designs and implements a comprehensive program to monitor and oversee regulatory and reputational risk. Reviews and challenges business activities, advising on compliance with rules, regulations, and expectations.
• Compliance Testing Group (“CTG”): Conducts independent testing of compliance policies, procedures, controls, and supervisory processes to ensure infrastructure soundness and regulatory compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 0-3 years of relevant work experience
• Proficient to advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Quick adaptability to various industries and businesses
• Self-directed, analytical, and able to evaluate and form independent judgments
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior management and global stakeholders
• Discretion with confidential and sensitive information
• High integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment