Senior Compliance Associate

VANRATH; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance consultancy in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Compliance Associate to deliver compliance and audit support across European clients. The successful candidate will work with prestigious clients in payments and e-money, gaining valuable exposure and mentoring. They should have over two years of related experience and strong analytical skills. The role offers hybrid working, a competitive benefits package, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Career acceleration

Flexible work-life balance

Direct mentoring from industry leaders

Award-winning culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years in audit, assurance, compliance testing, or accountancy with FS exposure.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements.
• Confident communicator with both clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality compliance and audit support across multiple European clients.
• Partner with leading financial services firms to shape their regulatory strategies.
• Analyse complex issues and deliver clear, actionable recommendations.
• Work alongside and learn from some of the most recognised experts in compliance.
• Travel occasionally across Europe to work directly with clients.

Skills

consultancy

compliance

finance

payments

audit

Job description

Overview

Massive Growth, Prominent Clients, Incredible Opportunity

This position offers an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK and Europe's most respected compliance consultancies at a time of rapid expansion. With a portfolio of prominent global clients and the backing of a strategic growth partnership, the firm is building out its Europe Consulting practice and is seeking ambitious professionals to grow with them.

The Senior Compliance Associate will work with leading names in payments and e-money, delivering audit and assurance support across financial crime, information security, consumer duty, and safeguarding. The successful candidate will gain exposure to cutting-edge projects with direct access to senior leaders, positioning themselves as a trusted advisor in a space where demand is booming.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality compliance and audit support across multiple European clients
• Partner with leading financial services firms to shape their regulatory strategies
• Analyse complex issues and deliver clear, actionable recommendations
• Work alongside and learn from some of the most recognised experts in compliance
• Travel occasionally across Europe to work directly with clients

Candidate Profile

• 2+ years in audit, assurance, compliance testing, or accountancy with FS exposure
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements
• Confident communicator with both clients and colleagues
• Professional, ambitious, and thrives in a collaborative, high-performance culture

Key Benefits

• Career acceleration in a top-tier consultancy
• Exposure to prestigious international clients
• Hybrid working with flexibility and work-life balance
• Award-winning culture: GPTW accredited, Diversity Mark employer
• Competitive benefits, social calendar, and direct mentoring from industry leaders

Next steps

Whats the next step?
If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence.

Why VANRATH will help you secure your next role:
Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a demonstrable track record in pairing the best local talent with leading local businesses.

Skills: consultancy, compliance, finance, payments, audit

Benefits: Work From Home