Interim Compliance Analyst - 6 Month Contract

Eversheds Sutherland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland in London, West End, is recruiting for a broad and highly visible compliance role. The candidate will operate with autonomy across multiple European jurisdictions and partner closely with internal teams, external advisers and legal counsel in a fast-paced private equity environment.

The role requires ownership, the ability to navigate complex stakeholders, and delivering practical compliance guidance with a pragmatic, commercially minded approach.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial services compliance and the regulatory environment relevant to private equity.
• Experience with SMCR regimes and disclosures.
• Ability to work with lawyers and external advisers and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance activities across European operations and multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders and investment teams.
• Coordinate with external counsel on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Develop and enhance compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the business.
• Advise on a broad range of compliance matters within a private equity environment.
• Support regulatory filings, monitoring, risk assessments and reviews.
• Identify and escalate significant compliance risks.

Skills

Financial services compliance

SMCR experience

Stakeholder management

Independent working style

Regulatory experience (private equity)

Job description

5 days a week in the office - Monday to Friday - London, West End

This is a broad and highly visible role, working across multiple European jurisdictions and partnering closely with internal teams, external advisers and legal counsel. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy and will be trusted to manage a varied compliance agenda in a fast-paced, commercially focused private equity environment.

The role would suit someone who is comfortable taking ownership, navigating multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders, and operating independently within a sophisticated investment business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee compliance activities across the firm's European operations and multiple jurisdictions.


• Work closely with internal stakeholders, senior management, investment professionals and operational teams to provide practical compliance guidance.


• Partner with internal and external legal counsel on regulatory and compliance matters.


• Support the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of compliance policies, procedures and controls.


• Monitor regulatory developments across relevant European jurisdictions and assess their impact on the business.


• Provide advice on a broad range of compliance matters within a private equity environment.


• Coordinate with external advisers and other third-party stakeholders where required.


• Support regulatory filings, monitoring, risk assessments, reviews and other compliance initiatives.


• Identify and manage compliance risks, escalating significant matters appropriately.


• Contribute to the firm's continued growth by ensuring compliance frameworks remain appropriate, robust and commercially effective.

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong knowledge of financial services compliance and the regulatory environment relevant to private equity.


• SMCR experience


• Experience working directly with lawyers and external advisers.


• The confidence and maturity to operate with a high degree of independence.


• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a business.


• A pragmatic, commercially minded approach to compliance.


• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.


• The ability to quickly understand a business, identify priorities and make an immediate impact in an interim capacity.