Compliance Analyst

Compliance AnalystWitney£40,000 - £42,000

?? Non Contractual Company bonus

?? Holiday - 25 days per year plus bank holidays

?? Increasing to 27 days after 5 years’ service

?? Smart Pension scheme

?? Phantom share scheme

?? Private Medical Insurance

?? Salary sacrifice scheme

?? Life assurance

The Burford Recruitment Company is delighted to be working with our client, a prestigious financial services business, to find a Compliance Analyst. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to play a key role in ensuring the company remains compliant with all relevant regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Compliance Officer in implementing an effective systems and controls framework to ensure compliance with FCA regulations and other relevant legislation (e.g., Data Protection Act, Proceeds of Crime Act).
• Assist in monitoring and reviewing business processes to safeguard against risk, fraud, or irregularities.
• Help identify and rectify rule breaches, ensuring all reporting requirements are fulfilled.
• Provide advice to employees to ensure process improvements align with regulatory standards.
• Coordinate the handling of client complaints, ensuring all responses meet compliance requirements.
• Collaborate on the creation and improvement of internal systems to maintain regulatory compliance and enhance operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements and conduct an annual review of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
• Assist in updating and maintaining the Procedures Manual, making recommendations for improvement where necessary.
• Promote the company’s brand and core values through all work.
• Participate in in-house or external training and seminars to keep updated with industry developments.
• Retain a record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and attend relevant working groups.

Client Service:

• Uphold the company’s high standards of client care, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and FCA’s Treating Customers Fairly principles.
• Work within the company’s compliance framework, including Anti Money Laundering requirements.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a compliance role, with knowledge of FCA regulations and some monitoring work.
• Strong understanding of business processes, standards, and policies within the financial services industry.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with IO is desirable.
• A relevant industry qualification such as CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) or equivalent is preferred; strong industry experience will also be considered.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work under pressure within a small team.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in compliance, offering competitive salary and excellent professional growth opportunities.

Apply now to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact!