Compliance - Multiple Teams

OUR IMPACT

Global Compliance manages the firm’s Compliance, regulatory and reputational risks by ensuring adherence to laws, rules and regulations. We monitor trends and changes in regulations in all jurisdictions in which the firm does business, and we develop and implement firmwide policies and procedures. In addition to advising the firm’s businesses, Global Compliance is responsible for managing audits and inquiries, educating our people on our policies and procedures, surveillance and testing the firm’s risk management infrastructure.

YOUR IMPACT

We are recruiting an Analyst to join the Strategy, Finance and Governance team within EMEA Global Banking and Markets – Public (GBM-Public) Compliance. The team focuses on delivering key strategic initiatives, implementing ‘change the bank’ regulatory initiatives (new rules and regulations as well as remediation programmes), curating management information (MI) for senior management, and designing, scaling and executing strategic Compliance core programmes to ensure their long-term sustainability. The role provides direct exposure to senior EMEA GBM-Public Compliance leadership, businesses and other control functions. The successful candidate will help drive operational effectiveness, enhance governance processes and ensure the timely delivery of regulatory and strategic initiatives impacting EMEA GBM-Public Compliance.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Support the delivery of regulatory change initiatives impacting EMEA GBM Public Compliance, including regulatory horizon scanning, industry developments, impact assessments and implementation activities.
• Contribute to strategic remediation programmes across Equities and FICC by assisting with regulatory analysis, preparing materials, tracking actions and supporting responses to regulatory reviews, examinations and internal governance requests.
• Partner with Compliance colleagues and First Line of Defence (1LoD) stakeholders to support the implementation of regulatory requirements, policies, controls and business initiatives across GBM Public.
• Prepare management information (MI), reporting and presentations for governance forums, committees and senior Compliance stakeholders to support effective oversight and decision-making.
• Assist in the execution and continuous improvement of Compliance programmes, identifying process enhancement opportunities and supporting sustainable regulatory change management practices.
• Support the delivery of Compliance initiatives aligned with regulatory requirements and internal programmes, including regulatory traceability, policies and procedures, training, remediation activities, testing and governance processes.
• Assist in monitoring regulatory developments affecting EMEA markets businesses and contribute to assessments of their potential impact on the organisation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, Risk and the business to gather information, track deliverables and support project execution.

Experience & Skills

• Up to 3 years' experience in Compliance, a Regulatory Change/Implementation role, Risk, Strategy, Consulting, or a related function within financial services.
• Good understanding of financial markets regulation affecting EMEA businesses (e.g. MiFID II, MAR, CRD VI), with a desire to further develop regulatory expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business implications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise materials for a range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated and eager to learn, with a willingness to take ownership of deliverables and contribute to team objectives.
• Effective team player with the ability to build collaborative working relationships across functions and seniority levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

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