Compliance Analyst - Contract Role | London, UK

Matchpoint Recruitment (UK) Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gold refining is seeking a Compliance Analyst for a contract position based in London. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing compliance policies and procedures, conducting audits, and managing regulatory risks. With strong analytical and communication skills, you will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while supporting the compliance team in their efforts to provide training and oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a compliance or regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of KYC, OSINT, AML procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Construct and review compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct compliance monitoring and internal audits.
• Prepare internal reports and monitor regulatory developments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree or equivalent

Legal or compliance qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Compliance Analyst - Contract Role

Matchpoint Recruitment (UK) Ltd London, United Kingdom

Our client, a gold refiner and bullion merchant currently seek Compliance Analyst for a short-term contract basis. This placement will be based in their high-security refinery in the Beckton area of East London. The company primarily trades gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium bars and numismatic coins, in a range of weights and sizes aimed at private investors, collectors and institutional clients. This position will report to the Compliance Manager, who supports the Head of Compliance/MLRO in developing a risk reporting framework to reduce regulatory risk and provide compliance training to colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Constructing, reviewing and supporting compliance policies, procedures and processes to ensure that the systems and controls framework is adequate and up to date.
• Conducting compliance reviews, performing compliance monitoring,internal auditsand surveillance to ensure that policies, procedures and practices are being followed and adhered to.
• Ensuring that the AML systems and controls meet regulatory requirements and are followed.
• Preparing internal reports and management information, aiding with filing regulatory reports.
• Monitoring UK and EU regulatory developments relevant and applicable to the firm.
• Conducting client onboarding, KYC, OSINT, and due diligence for HNW and UHNW individuals, retail jewellers, bullion traders, large corporations, financial institutions, and global mining companies.
• Preparing and researching the Supply Chain Due Diligence Statement and Policies of the company.
• Identifying any potential risks or blind spots in operations.

Candidate requirement

• Minimum 3 years experience of operating in an investigative, regulatory or compliance environment.
• Knowledge of client onboarding processes including KYC, OSINT, AML and due diligence procedures.
• Strong analytical skills to extract insights from complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey findings effectively.
• Experience in project management for buying goods and services, performing due diligence both in the UK and internationally.
• An ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment.
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite.
• The ability to work in a challenging environment, whilst supporting standards and composure.
• Familiarity of GDPR, anti-money laundering and anti-bribery legislation would be helpful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent and/orideally with a legal or compliance qualification.

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