Compliance Investment Analyst

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Annual medical assessments

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Compliance Investment Analyst in Reading to turn data into insight that guides investment decisions. The role supports governance, regulatory submissions, and performance reporting across the Asset Planning & Sponsorship teams.

You will analyse complex data, build scenario models, and present findings to senior leaders, enabling informed actions and continuous improvement in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in regulated/compliance-focused environments is desirable.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills with data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality analysis from performance and compliance data.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for investment decisions.
• Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities across programmes.
• Develop scenario modelling to support planning and decision-making.
• Produce dashboards and reports for senior leaders.
• Support regulatory submissions and performance reporting with evidence.
• Monitor compliance risks and escalate where needed.
• Collaborate with Sponsorship, Delivery, and PMO teams to improve governance.
• Drive continuous reporting improvements and processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Excel reporting

Power BI

Communication

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

We're looking for a Compliance Investment Analyst to join our Asset Planning & Sponsorship team and help shape the delivery of programmes that protect the environment, support our communities, and improve outcomes for millions of customers.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys turning data into meaningful insight and wants to influence real business decisions. You'll work with a supportive network of stakeholders across the business, providing analysis and assurance that helps drive investment decisions, improve governance, and ensure we meet our regulatory commitments.

Whether you're already working within the water sector or bring transferable experience from another regulated environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing as a Compliance Investment Analyst

• Deliver high-quality analysis and insight from complex performance and compliance data.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations that support business and investment decisions.
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement across key programmes.
• Develop scenario modelling and "what if" analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Produce impactful reports and dashboards for senior leaders.
• Support regulatory submissions, business cases, and performance reporting with robust analytical evidence.
• Monitor compliance risks and emerging issues, ensuring they are clearly understood and appropriately escalated.
• Collaborate with Sponsorship, Delivery, and PMO teams to improve transparency and governance.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance reporting, processes, and decision-making.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation to:

• Attend our Clearwater Court, Reading office 3 days a week

We're looking for you to

• Experience using data and insight to support decision-making in a regulated, compliance-focused, or performance-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to turn complex information into clear recommendations.
• Confidence in building relationships and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience presenting findings and influencing decisions through evidence-based insight.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills, with experience analysing large datasets.
• Experience using Power BI or similar data visualisation tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive mindset with a curiosity to challenge, improve, and innovate.
• Experience working within the water sector, environmental regulation, infrastructure, utilities, or another regulated industry.
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.

What's in it for you?

You'll be joining a team that values diverse perspectives, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, develop their career, and make a meaningful impact.

• Competitive salary of £44,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Annual personal medical assessments available to all employees.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.