Senior Compliance & Risk Analyst

🚨 Senior Compliance & Risk Analyst

📍 Edinburgh OR Glasgow | 🕒 Full-time (35 hours, Monday to Friday) | 💼 Permanent Role

Are you ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment? This is your chance to step into a pivotal Risk & Compliance role where your voice matters, your input drives change, and your development is prioritised.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Compliance and Risk Analyst to join a high-performing team that provides critical oversight across the business. In this role, you'll be hands-on in monitoring, shaping, and embedding a strong risk and compliance culture – while gaining exposure to senior stakeholders, exciting projects and emerging regulation.

You’ll be joining a small, agile team – meaning no silos, no red tape, and plenty of opportunity to get involved in meaningful work from day one.

💡 What You'll Be Doing

Compliance & Risk Oversight

• Deliver the Compliance Monitoring Plan and produce clear, actionable reports

• Conduct risk reviews and control testing in line with the Risk Management Framework

• Draft and update internal policies and procedures

• Support regulatory horizon scanning, interpretation, and implementation

• Provide regulatory advice and respond to internal compliance queries

• Support with FCA reporting, due diligence, and financial crime monitoring

• Play a key role in business change initiatives and ensuring ongoing compliance

Governance & Data Protection

• Assist in preparing committee and board papers

• Support data protection responsibilities including subject access requests and DPIAs

✅ What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Strong background in risk and compliance within financial services (FCA-regulated)

• Confident interacting with senior stakeholders

• Excellent organisational and analytical skills

• Enthusiastic, hands-on, and proactive approach

• Comfortable interpreting regulation and turning it into practical action

Desirable:

• CISI or equivalent compliance qualification

• Experience in AML, operational resilience, CASS, or asset servicing

• Working knowledge of data protection legislation

🌱 Why Join?

• Get real exposure to business-wide initiatives, senior leadership, and client interaction

• Ongoing training and development to support your career growth

• Opportunity to make a visible impact in a collaborative, forward-thinking team

• Be part of a culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

If you’re passionate about driving high standards in risk and compliance, and want a role where your contribution truly counts — we’d love to hear from you.