Senior E&I Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy firm as a Senior Ethics & Independence Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with professional standards. This dynamic position involves collaborating with a team of experts to monitor adherence to risk management policies and enhance processes. You will be responsible for training, providing support, and conducting root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement. If you are passionate about ethics, compliance, and making a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and develop your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and analytical skills with effective prioritisation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal E&I activities and ensure compliance.
• Support ongoing training and development of the team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client-focused mindset

Attention to detail

Ability to handle confidential information

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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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 sitting with KPMG Central Services, we do work that matters.

Within Central Services, we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK. Our work spans HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing. Our approach focuses on driving improved performance with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy firms, supporting the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We have proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses that shape the UK.

Why Join KPMG as a Senior Ethics & Independence Analyst

The Ethics and Independence (E&I) team are part of the Risk Operations Group (ROG) within the Operational Excellence Hub (OEH). They monitor the firm's and its individuals' compliance with professional risk management and quality control policies, procedures, and guidance. The team collaborates with the wider Quality and Risk community and across the KPMG network to exchange knowledge and improve processes in response to emerging regulatory, business, and other requirements.

The Personal E&I team manages processes to demonstrate oversight of compliance according to firm/regulatory policies, including onboarding, mandatory training, and providing guidance on personal independence matters. They are the first point of contact for related requests, conducting necessary research to respond or escalate as needed.

What will you be doing?

This role supports the Assistant Manager in delivering high-quality service across our catalogue. You will assist with personal E&I activities, focusing on a right-first-time approach and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include training the team, ensuring compliance, consulting on queries, root cause analysis, and process enhancement.

• Assisting the management team and providing SME support to the E&I team
• Identifying issues in E&I tasks, ensuring proper escalation and recording
• Supporting ongoing training and development of the team
• Ensuring tasks comply with regulations and guidance within SLAs
• Assigning E&I tasks and monitoring completion using internal systems
• Maintaining knowledge of personal independence rules
• Responding to queries and clearing exceptions based on independence requirements
• Liaising with onboarding to resolve escalations and issues
• Managing mailboxes and helpline queries
• Generating reports and analytics for management
• Supporting wider compliance programs and projects

What will you need to do it?

• Strong organisational and analytical skills with effective prioritisation
• Personal responsibility and accountability
• Supportive team-player capable of training and coaching
• Ability to provide second-level quality checks
• Client-focused mindset with a passion for excellence
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to interpret information and identify issues
• Work well under pressure and attention to detail
• Handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately
• Confidence to challenge and innovate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in personal compliance is preferred but not essential

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