Compliance Analyst

The Compliance Analyst plays a hands-on role in making sure Sumer operates in line with professional, ethical, and regulatory requirements. The role has a strong focus on conflicts of interest, running end-to-end processes from initial checks through to investigation, monitoring, and clear record-keeping.Alongside conflicts work, the role supports wider compliance reporting, assurance activity, and data analysis, helping turn information into insight for senior leaders.This is a delivery role with real responsibility, visibility, and impact.Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance Operations & Regulatory SupportSupport the delivery of the Group Compliance framework across regulatory, ethical, professional standards and financial crime requirements.Review and investigate compliance matters, including conflicts of interest, ethics queries, AML and other regulatory concerns.Support compliance processes, registers and approvals, ensuring appropriate assessment, documentation and escalation.Provide practical guidance to colleagues and support the implementation of regulatory and policy changes.Compliance Monitoring & AssuranceUndertake compliance monitoring, testing and reviews against policies, procedures and regulatory requirements, including AML controls.Identify risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.Document findings, recommend actions and monitor progress through to completion.Compliance Portal & SystemsSupport the operation of the Compliance Portal, including submissions, declarations, approvals and workflows.Monitor completion, maintain accurate records and support colleagues with queries.Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and controls.Data, Reporting & Continuous ImprovementAnalyse compliance data to identify trends, emerging risks and areas requiring attention.Prepare management information, reports and practical recommendations for stakeholders.Support compliance projects, communications, training and wider improvement activities across the Group.Stakeholder SupportAct as a trusted point of contact for compliance-related queriesWork closely with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and operational teamsSupport training, guidance, and awareness activity where neededSkills, Knowledge & ExpertiseExperienceExperience in a compliance, risk, or regulatory role (professional services or regulated environment preferred)Hands-on experience managing structured processes and working with registers or case management systemsExposure to conflicts of interest, ethics, or independence frameworks is a strong advantageSkills & AttributesStrong attention to detail, with the ability to follow processes end-to-endComfortable investigating issues and forming balanced, evidence-based conclusionsConfident working with data, spreadsheets, and dashboardsAble to write clearly and concisely for senior audiencesOrganised, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple prioritiesProfessional judgement, discretion, and integrity are essentialAbility to be self-motivatedMindsetPractical and solutions-focusedCurious and willing to challenge where something doesn’t look rightComfortable operating in a fast-moving environmentTakes ownership and follows things through Job BenefitsNone