Graduate Compliance Associate

AlphaSights; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaSights seeks a diverse candidate for the Graduate Compliance Associate position in London. This role involves facilitating compliance with projects, supporting clients, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will possess a strong academic background, critical thinking skills, and communication expertise to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4% matched pension contribution

Private health and dental insurance

25 vacation days and 8 bank holidays

Option for WFH Fridays

Modern office amenities in London

Qualifications

• Graduated with a Bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience reported.

Responsibilities

• Monitor active projects to flag and mitigate potential risks.
• Develop and implement new policies and compliance products.
• Train employees and provide guidance to delivery teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:1)

Job description

About this role

AlphaSights is composed of ambitious professionals committed to accelerating progress for our clients and helping them make more informed decisions. As a Graduate Compliance Associate, you will join a high-performing global team (you can learn more about our Legal & Compliance team by watching a video) that works closely with our core service delivery teams to ensure our clients are served to the highest compliance standards while enabling AlphaSights’ fast-growing commercial success. Your responsibilities will include monitoring client requests, developing and implementing new policies and compliance products, anticipating possible business roadblocks, training employees, and providing guidance to delivery teams. You will need to think quickly and critically, have meticulous attention to detail, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

You’ll work on multiple short-term and long-term requests simultaneously, developing effective communication, prioritization, and project management skills.

Daily responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring active projects to flag and mitigate potential risks
2. Providing guidance to delivery teams on their projects
3. Collaborating with regional and global teams on projects to develop and set industry standards
4. Working with internal stakeholders globally to drive progress and procedural enhancements
5. Designing and implementing operational policies and processes to protect clients
6. Creating and delivering tailored in-person and e-learning training sessions

This role is fast-paced and cross-functional, emphasizing problem-solving, attention to detail, creative thinking, innovation, and results.

What We Look For

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. Successful applicants often possess:

1. The drive and resilience to deliver excellent service under tight timelines and changing circumstances
2. Career clarity and alignment, with an understanding of how Legal & Compliance fits into your career path
3. People-oriented, emotionally intelligent team players capable of de-escalating situations calmly and effectively
4. Strong communication skills to convey complex topics clearly, both in writing and in person
5. Critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make nuanced decisions based on policies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials (2:1) and notable extracurricular leadership
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in law, risk management, consulting, operations, or compliance
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Career Progression

• Years 0-2: Compliance Associate responsible for developing and executing global policies and procedures, ensuring compliance across projects.
• Years 3+: Senior Compliance Associate leading and developing team members and managing key initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 4% matched pension contribution
• Private health and dental insurance
• 25 vacation days, 8 bank holidays, and Christmas closure
• Option for WFH Fridays
• Modern office amenities in the City of London