At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct compliance reviews and analyses for clients, ensuring regulatory standards are met.
- Company: Join ACA Group, a leader in governance, risk, and compliance in financial services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, private medical insurance, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
- Qualifications: Degree or certification required; German proficiency is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Opportunity
The individual in this position is responsible for participating in and ensuring the successful execution of certain compliance reviews and consulting work conducted by ACA for clients.
They will conduct careful analyses of clients’ books and records for potential regulatory deficiencies, as well as draft reports, prepare documents, and summarize findings for clients.
They are strongly encouraged to utilize additional training and development resources available to continue their development.
- What you’ll do
- Assist with ACA service offerings including, but not limited to: regulatory filings; expert network chaperoning; anti‑money laundering support; electronic communication review; code of ethics and personal trading reviews; marketing review.
- Analyze clients’ books and records for potential regulatory issues.
- Interpret complicated and nuanced documents to identify potential regulatory risks.
- Assist with the planning of upcoming reviews, including participating in calls with clients, reviewing client policies and procedures, and working with supervisors to understand project scope and applicable regulatory risks.
- Draft reports for clients summarizing ACA’s review and any findings from such reviews.
- Perform other ad‑hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA’s various client and internal initiatives, including, but not limited to: analyst training; attending conferences and roundtable events; assisting with customized client engagements.
- To qualify for the role
- Strong academic background (degree level or recognized professional certification).
- German professional working proficiency.
Skills and attributes for success
- 0–2 years relevant financial services experience and/or knowledge of the UK regulatory regime, such as the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, the Alternative Investment Funds Managers Directive, and other applicable FCA rules and guidance.
- Ideally, you’ll also have
- Demonstrated professional integrity.
- Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs.
- Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, small team environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Highly motivated and goal‑oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks.
- Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high‑quality standards and customer service focus.
- Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working in a tech‑enabled environment.
- What working at ACA offers
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
Our total rewards package includes an annual discretionary bonus, pension, private medical insurance, group life insurance, group income protection, subsidised corporate gym membership, season ticket loan, employee assistance programme, and more.
Our time‑off options include up to 26 days of annual holiday allowance and statutory bank holidays, as well as days off for your work anniversary, career development, and volunteering.
About ACA
ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services.
We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business.
Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our Compliance Alpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.
What we commit to
ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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Compliance Analyst (MS), Communications Surveillance employer: ACA Group
ACA Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of the financial services sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, ACA provides extensive training resources and opportunities for career progression, alongside a competitive compensation package that includes generous holiday allowances and health benefits. The collaborative culture fosters innovation and integrity, making it an ideal place for motivated individuals to thrive and contribute to meaningful compliance initiatives.
