Research Compliance Associate

Alphasights; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative global business as a Research Compliance Associate. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable legal and operations experience while being part of a high-performance team. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance in expert knowledge delivery, supporting internal and external stakeholders, and providing training to enhance the team's capabilities. With a focus on autonomy and independence, you'll play a key role in the company's growth story. If you're detail-oriented, organized, and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

4% matched pension contribution

Comprehensive private health insurance

Dental insurance

25 vacation days

8 bank holidays

Flexible work from home options

State-of-the-art office amenities

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in compliance or legal roles preferred.
• Strong academic credentials with extracurricular achievements.

Responsibilities

• Review expert profiles and ensure compliance with legal policies.
• Provide training to the Research team on compliance matters.

Skills

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Goal-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Research Compliance team is a dynamic, external and internal-facing function which enables the expansion of our fastest-growing business segments globally. As the Research Compliance Associate, you will report into the Research Compliance Manager based in London and work closely with the Legal, Client Protection, and Research teams as well as a number of other stakeholders across the business. Your responsibilities include:

1. Review expert profiles and project requirements for the delivery of expert knowledge to our clients by the Research team.
2. Format, proofread, and screen written output (transcripts) specifically to ensure that all information complies with applicable laws and AlphaSights’ legal and compliance policies.
3. Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any compliance flags.
4. Provide legal and compliance training to the Research team and other stakeholders.

We will provide you with autonomy and independence in your day-to-day work and give you the opportunity to be a self-starter. This is an ideal role for someone who’s keen to gain legal and operations experience while having direct access to the commercial and organizational workings of a dynamic, innovative global business. We are looking for a person who wants to join our high-performance team, have real impact, and be part of AlphaSights’ growth story. Here are some qualities that many of our successful applicants possess:

1. Fantastic proofreading experience and acute attention to detail.
2. Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage time, remain highly organized, and swiftly execute within a fast-paced environment.
3. Persistence, drive, and a goal-focused mindset as you own projects from initiation to completion.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree, with strong academic credentials in any field and noteworthy extracurricular leadership.
2. 0-1 year of work experience as a Compliance Associate, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar roles. Recent graduates with high potential are also welcomed.
3. Track record of strong academic performance (minimum 2:1).
4. Extracurricular achievement throughout school and university.
5. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in a relevant foreign language is a plus.

Compensation and benefits

1. Competitive compensation.
2. 4% matched pension contribution on qualified earnings.
3. Comprehensive private health insurance coverage and dental insurance.
4. 25 vacation days, 8 bank holidays, and business closure over the Christmas break.
5. In office Monday to Thursday (option to WFH each Friday and four extra days/quarter).
6. State-of-the-art office with amenities in the City of London.

AlphaSights is an equal-opportunity employer.