Data-Driven Compliance Analyst (Financial Controls)

0400 FBD USA LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields seeks a Compliance Analyst to join the Internal Audit team in Manchester, focusing on financial compliance. You will design and execute targeted reviews, use data analytics and dashboards, and support improvements in reporting and monitoring across the firm.

The role requires analytical, detail‑oriented capabilities and the ability to collaborate with Finance, Legal, Data and other stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics, including advancing analytics and reporting.
• Strong Excel skills for data extraction, validation and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain findings clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver targeted compliance reviews and monitoring activities focused on financial compliance risks.
• Perform data analysis and exception testing to identify non‑compliance and control gaps.
• Develop data‑driven compliance monitoring techniques using analytics and automation.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Freshfields seeks a Compliance Analyst to join the Internal Audit team in Manchester, focusing on financial compliance. You will design and execute targeted reviews, use data analytics and dashboards, and support improvements in reporting and monitoring across the firm.

The role requires analytical, detail‑oriented capabilities and the ability to collaborate with Finance, Legal, Data and other stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity.