Senior E&I Analyst

Location: Birmingham, Leeds & Other locations

Type: Full Time

Service Line: OEH

Contract type: Permanent

Position: Senior Ethics & Independence Analyst

Base Location: Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham

The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business, operating from 20 UK locations and supporting KPMG Central Services. We handle critical activities that help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.

Within Central Services, we are part of a community of experts across various functions including HR, Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities, Business Support, Risk, Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales & Marketing. Our goal is to enhance the firm's performance through diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy firms, supporting the UK through various economic cycles and regulatory changes. We have a proud history of standing beside UK institutions and businesses.

Why Join KPMG as a Senior Ethics & Independence Analyst

The Ethics and Independence (E&I) team are part of the Risk Operations Group within the Operational Excellence Hub. We monitor compliance with professional risk management and quality control policies, working with the wider Quality and Risk community across the KPMG network to develop and improve processes.

The Personal E&I team oversee compliance processes such as onboarding, mandatory training, and providing guidance on independence matters. We are the first point of contact for E&I related requests and ensure compliance with regulatory and firm policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Manager in delivering high-quality services
• Train and coach team members on compliance with E&I regulations and policies
• Assist with queries, issues, and process improvements based on lessons learned
• Escalate issues appropriately and record them accurately
• Contribute to training and development of the team
• Ensure timely completion of tasks in line with regulations and SLAs
• Assign and monitor E&I tasks using internal systems
• Maintain a strong understanding of personal independence rules
• Respond to queries and resolve E&I exceptions
• Coordinate with onboarding and other teams to resolve escalations
• Manage mailbox and helpline queries
• Generate reports and analytics for management
• Support wider compliance initiatives and projects

Requirements

• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to take responsibility and work independently
• Supportive team-player with coaching skills
• Quality checking and client-focused attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interpret information and identify issues
• Work well under pressure with high attention to detail
• Handle sensitive information appropriately
• Confidence to challenge and suggest improvements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience in personal compliance is desirable but not essential

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