Global Compliance Analyst Contract Edinburgh

Cathcart Associates Group Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Global Compliance Analyst for a hybrid role based in Edinburgh. This position involves screening clients and vendors for compliance risks, managing audits, and supporting AML and sanctions compliance processes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in compliance, a thorough understanding of relevant regulations, and skills in handling large datasets. The contract is expected to last 9 to 12 months, with competitive daily rates ranging from £300 to £450.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in compliance and due diligence.
• Understanding of sanctions and AB&AC regulations.
• Ability to work with large datasets and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Screen clients and vendors for compliance risk.
• Review alerts and maintain documentation.
• Support AML and sanctions frameworks.

Skills

Compliance experience

UK, US, EU sanctions knowledge

Large datasets and Excel

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Experience with compliance tools

Tools

Dow Jones Risk & Compliance tools

Job description

Global Compliance Analyst

9 to 12 month initial contract with the view to extend

Hybrid Edinburgh

£300 to £450 per day

Outside IR35

One of Cathcart Technolgoy’s global clients are in the market for an experienced Compliance Analyst to join its Global Compliance Services team.

The Role:

• Screen clients, vendors, and third parties for sanctions, AB&AC, and compliance risk
• Review alerts, manage escalations, and maintain audit ready documentation
• Support AML, sanctions, and AB&AC risk mitigation frameworks
• Assist with due diligence, internal audits, investigations, and reporting
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen controls and compliance processes

Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in compliance, screening, and due diligence
• Strong understanding of UK, US, and EU sanctions & AB&AC regulations
• Confidence working with large datasets, Excel, and compliance tools
• Sharp judgement, attention to detail, and clear communication
• Experience with Dow Jones Risk & Compliance tools (highly desirable)
• Solid understanding of global sanctions regimes (especially U.K., U.S. and E.U.) & Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (AB&AC) regulations (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act)

If this role is of interest, please apply or call Craig for more information.

Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.