Global Compliance Analyst in Edinburgh

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected. By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain.

Wood Mackenzie is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join our Global Compliance Services team. This role will focus on screening, monitoring, and supporting a broad range of compliance activities across multiple areas, including Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (AB&AC), sanctions-related risk mitigation, and other general compliance workflows. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies by conducting due diligence, managing screening workflows, and maintaining accurate compliance records. We are ideally looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious candidate who thrives partnering with a variety of internal stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct screening of clients, vendors, and third parties for sanctions, AB&AC, and other compliance risks using approved tools.
• Review and resolve potential alerts, escalating cases as appropriate.
• Maintain organized evidence and documentation of screening and monitoring activities.
• Support AB&AC, sanctions, and AML risk mitigation processes, including maintaining registers and assisting with approvals.
• Perform periodic monitoring and exception reporting, investigating anomalies and escalating where necessary.
• Assist with due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), RFPs, and compliance-related inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend controls in connection with operational and business processes, including assistance in drafting process documents.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of compliance records and reporting dashboards.
• Support the implementation of policies and procedures and support their implementation across the organization.
• Provide compliance support and oversee proper implementation of corrective actions when issues are identified.
• Provide administrative support for compliance processes and special projects as assigned.

About you and how you can excel in the role

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Prior experience in compliance, particularly in screening, monitoring, and enhanced due diligence.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including proficiency with online search tools.
• Ability to work with large datasets in Excel and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain conclusions clearly to colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent team-working skills and ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
• Self-motivated, proactive, pragmatic, and detail-oriented mindset.
• Experience using tools such as Dow Jones Risk & Compliance Database, Factiva adverse media screening, and Dow Jones Daily Screening & Monitoring Tools is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of global sanctions regimes and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (AB&AC) regulations (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act).

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.