Senior Compliance Analyst

Senior Compliance Analyst Witney £48,000 💫 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 proud to partner with our client, a prestigious financial services business, in seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Compliance Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to play a key role in ensuring that the business complies with regulatory requirements and internal policies in the retail financial services sector. Key Responsibilities: * Implement objectives outlined in the Compliance policies and Compliance Monitoring Programme. * Assist the Compliance Officer in maintaining effective systems and internal controls to mitigate risks such as client losses, errors, irregularities, or fraud. * Monitor business operations to identify weaknesses in internal controls, ensuring prompt remedial action is taken. * Keep track of legislative changes and ensure compliance with all regulatory regimes. * Assist in identifying, investigating, and resolving rule breaches and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. * Provide advice and coaching to employees to support process improvements that align with regulatory standards. * Coordinate the handling of client complaints and contribute to the development of internal systems to meet regulatory obligations. * Maintain confidentiality in all tasks and ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements. * Conduct an annual review of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP). * Contribute to updating the Procedures Manual and recommend improvements to systems and procedures. * Participate in relevant in-house or external training and attend seminars to stay updated on industry developments. * Retain a record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and attend relevant working groups. * Ensure the company’s high standards of client care are met. * Comply with the Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality of client information. * Adhere to the FCA’s Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) requirements. * Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, Courtiers’ Anti Money Laundering requirements, and data protection policies. * Maintain records in line with compliance manuals and procedures. Skills and Knowledge Requirements: * At least 4 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of FCA regulations, UCITS, and AIFMD regulations. * Knowledge of Risk-Based Compliance Monitoring and FCA Training and Competency rules. * Exceptional communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage your workload within a small team. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with intelligent office systems is desirable. * Ideally educated to degree level, with a relevant industry qualification such as CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) or equivalent. Strong industry experience will also be considered. * Strong regulatory awareness and the ability to work under pressure. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to further develop their career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Apply today to become a key player in ensuring regulatory excellence within this leading financial services organisation