Compliance Analyst

Compliance Surveillance Analyst (Contract)

📍 Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 from home)

💰 £126 base pay per day

📅 12-month contract

💻 BYOD (Bring Your Own Laptop required)

About the Role

We are seeking a Compliance Surveillance Analyst to join a risk management team for a leading investment bank based in Belfast.

This role plays a key part in monitoring and identifying potential market abuse, misconduct, or breaches of regulatory requirements across a global financial services environment.

You will support the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of surveillance controls, working closely with stakeholders across compliance, legal, audit, and front-office teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse surveillance alerts relating to trading activity (firm, employee, and client)
• Document findings clearly and escalate suspicious or anomalous activity where appropriate
• Assist in gathering and analysing trade data for responses to regulatory and exchange inquiries
• Support compliance teams in identifying trends, risks, and potential control gaps
• Communicate surveillance findings effectively to internal stakeholders and senior management
• Collaborate with Legal, Internal Audit, and Compliance teams on investigations and reviews
• Respond to internal requests and assist with assurance activities
• Support hotline handling and data entry tasks where required
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, internal policies, and ethical practices

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in compliance, surveillance, financial services, or a related field preferred
• Basic understanding of compliance regulations, risks, and surveillance typologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred), or
• Relevant experience within financial services, regulatory bodies, or legal/consulting environments
• Advanced qualifications are a plus

If you're looking to build or deepen your career in compliance surveillance within a dynamic financial environment, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global setting.