Compliance Associate

Posted 16 November 2018
Salary £35000 - £40000 per annum
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Banking Operations
ReferenceSDBS02_1542360488
Contact NameScott Duerden

Job description

Our client, a Financial Services power house are recruiting a dynamic, post-entry level compliance professional to play a key role in the Advisory Compliance function, monitoring regulatory developments and advising the business on Compliance matters.


General Duties will include;

  • Support the Supervisor, Advisory (Investments) in monitoring key regulatory developments and offering advice and guidance to other units as required
  • Assist the Supervisor in the implementation of new regulations and other projects (e.g. SMCR)
  • Assist the Supervisor in analysis and interpretation of relevant laws and regulations, including identifying changes to these that could affect the business
  • Perform ongoing tasks such as reviewing and signing off on financial promotions
  • Perform "deep dive" complex ad hoc monitoring tasks e.g. review of outsourcing arrangements
  • Assist with investigating and resolving ad hoc queries from regulators, exchanges and other areas of the business
  • Assist in the administration of compliance policies and procedures
  • Conducting Compliance Inductions to new employees

To be considered for this position ideal candidates must have the following experience, skills and qualifications;

  • Strong educational background
  • At least two years' relevant experience
  • Good knowledge of the following products and markets - Ags, Dairy, Energy, LME, FX and Precious Metals Exchanges - ICE, LME, Eurex and Euronext
    Strong analytical and communication skills (written and oral)
  • Effective planning, organisation and time management skills
  • Ability to work extremely accurately, thoroughly, reliably and with strong attention to detail