Compliance Analyst – Contract Role

Matchpoint Recruitment; East London; On-site; ZAR 906 000 - 1 133 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance consultancy seeks an experienced Compliance Analyst for a high-security refinery in East London. The successful candidate will support compliance policies, conduct compliance reviews, and manage KYC for clients including private investors and corporations. A strong background in regulatory environments, project management skills, and knowledge of AML practices are essential. Degree-level education or equivalent is preferred. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic compliance environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a regulatory or compliance environment.
• Knowledge of client onboarding processes including KYC and AML.
• Strong analytical skills to extract insights from complex data.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance policy development and ensure compliance processes are followed.
• Conduct compliance reviews and monitoring.
• Manage KYC and due diligence for high-net-worth clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

KYC processes

Compliance knowledge

Microsoft 365

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Our client, a British gold refiner and bullion merchant currently seek an experienced Compliance Analyst to be based in their high-security refinery in the Beckton area of East London. The company primarily trades gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium bars and numismatic coins, in a range of weights and sizes aimed at private investors, collectors and institutional clients.

This position will report to the Compliance Manager, who supports the Head of Compliance / MLRO in developing a risk reporting framework to reduce regulatory risk and provide compliance training to colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Constructing, reviewing and supporting compliance policies, procedures and processes to ensure that the systems and controls framework is adequate and up to date.
• Conducting compliance reviews, performing compliance monitoring, internal audits and surveillance to ensure that policies, procedures and practices are being followed and adhered to.
• Ensuring that the AML systems and controls meet regulatory requirements and are followed.
• Preparing internal reports and management information, aiding with filing regulatory reports.
• Monitoring UK and EU regulatory developments relevant and applicable to the firm.
• Conducting client onboarding, KYC, OSINT, and due diligence for HNW and UHNW individuals, retail jewellers, bullion traders, large corporations, financial institutions, and global mining companies.
• Preparing and researching the Supply Chain Due Diligence Statement and Policies of the company.
• Identifying any potential risks or blind spots in operations.

Candidate requirements

• Demonstrable 3 years plus experience of operating in an investigative, regulatory or compliance environment.
• Knowledge of client onboarding processes including KYC, OSINT, AML and due diligence procedures.
• Strong analytical skills to extract insights from complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey findings effectively.
• Experience in project management for buying goods and services, performing due diligence both in the UK and internationally.
• An ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment.
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite.
• The ability to work in a challenging environment, whilst supporting standards and composure.
• Familiarity of GDPR, anti-money laundering and anti-bribery legislation would be helpful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent and / or ideally with a legal or compliance qualification.