Lead Analyst - Compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and interpret changes in UK regulatory requirements, especially those issued by the FCA.
• Provide expert guidance on the implementation of regulatory changes impacting FIS products and services.
• Communicate detailed regulatory requirements to lines of business (LOB), validate solution approaches, and track implementation status.
• Conduct compliance reviews and assessments, identifying potential gaps or deficiencies and advising on corrective actions.
• Support ongoing monitoring activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal compliance policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulations and industry best practices.
• Assist in transaction monitoring, reconciliation processes, and client asset compliance checks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a strong culture of compliance throughout the organization.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the compliance monitoring program and its related documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a compliance monitoring or regulatory advisory role, ideally in a UK financial services environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK financial regulations, including FCA rulebook, CASS, COBS, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of financial market operations, including trading, reconciliation, and client asset handling.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulatory matters clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to apply them to real-world compliance issues.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a compliance role within a financial institution, fintech, or regulatory body.
• Familiarity with regulatory technology tools and data analysis for compliance purposes.
• Professional certifications such as ICA, CISI, or equivalent are a plus.