Compliance Operations Associate

FSCOM; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and support

Professional development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Job summary

ComplianceGuard, part of the fscom group, is seeking a Compliance Operations Associate in Derry/Londonderry. The role offers hybrid work with four days in the office and one day remote, supporting day-to-day delivery across compliance services under guidance from senior consultants.

Ideal candidates are analytical, detail‑oriented, with strong Excel and Office skills, and a proactive, confidential approach to handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.
• Professional and confidential approach to handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day delivery across all compliance services, ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks, adherence to processes, and strong documentation standards.
• Conduct activities such as onboarding checks, EDD, screening reviews, transaction monitoring alerts, and QA sampling.
• Support periodic and retrospective reviews, reconciliations, and monitoring tests.
• Follow established procedures for case assessment, documentation, and escalation.
• Prepare working papers, evidence packs, and initial analyses for Lead or Senior Associate review.
• Update trackers, logs, and workflow tools to maintain operational transparency.
• Assist in remediation and regulatory change projects through data analysis and task coordination.
• Support safeguarding tasks such as four or six‑eye reviews and discrepancy checks.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and consistency across all deliverables.
• Undertake ad hoc compliance and administrative tasks and wider projects, gaining exposure to a broad range of compliance responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Initiative and willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Role: Compliance Operations Associate

Practice Area: ComplianceGuard

Location: Derry/Londonderry, hybrid, 4 days in office, 1 day working from home.

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Compliance Maturity Specialists

ABOUT COMPLIANCEGUARD

ComplianceGuard, part of the fscom group, provide compliance, risk management and financial services regulation oversight across capital markets, e-money and payments, digital assets and crypto firms and tier 1 and global banking. We provide experienced industry tested professionals who integrate into compliance functions strengthening their regulatory confidence and operational continuity.

We have built a reputation for providing high quality, commercially focused advice to our clients. Our value proposition is simple: we help our clients navigate their compliance maturity journey, delivering expertise that makes a real difference.

We are looking for driven, ambitious professionals who want to be part of this journey, make their mark, and help us continue to be the best at what we do.

THE ROLE

This role will support the day to day delivery across all compliance services in complianceguard. You will work as part of a team and alongside senior consultants and under the supervision of trailblazers and experts in this industry.

This role is a great development opportunity for individuals who wish to learn from the best, work with our experts and challenge themselves in innovating and developing with our clients. We will ensure you have direct face time regularly with the leaders of our business to ensure your connection and learning. We are looking for candidates who are hungry to learn, self‑motivated, can work on initiative, take pride in their work, and have the drive to learn and bring fresh approaches and develop their knowledge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Upon training from our expert team, you will:

1. Support day‑to‑day delivery across all compliance services, ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks, adherence to processes, and strong documentation standards.
2. Conduct activities such as onboarding checks, EDD, screening reviews, transaction monitoring alerts, and QA sampling.
3. Support periodic and retrospective reviews, reconciliations, and monitoring tests.
4. Follow established procedures for case assessment, documentation, and escalation.
5. Prepare working papers, evidence packs, and initial analyses for Lead or Senior Associate review.
6. Update trackers, logs, and workflow tools to maintain operational transparency.
7. Assist in remediation and regulatory change projects through data analysis and task coordination.
8. Support safeguarding tasks such as four or six‑eye reviews and discrepancy checks.
9. Maintain strong attention to detail and consistency across all deliverables.
10. Undertake ad hoc compliance and administrative tasks and wider projects, gaining exposure to a broad range of compliance responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
3. Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
6. Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn
7. Professional and confidential approach to handling sensitive information

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

1. Foundational knowledge of compliance, AML or financial services operations
2. Experience working within a professional services business

WHAT WILL I GET FROM THE ROLE?

• Hands‑on experience in compliance within a leading consultancy firm
• Mentoring and support from experienced compliance professionals
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Friendly, inclusive, and supportive working environment

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to Diversity & Inclusion and being a Great Place to Work (GPTW) for all. We currently hold the Silver standard in Diversity Mark and the GPTW accreditation.