Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Job description

Ebury helps ambitious businesses unlock global growth, and we take the same approach with our people. We encourage innovation and movement, collaboration and problem-solving, and foster an environment where everyone can feel they belong, are valued, supported and empowered to succeed. If you’re a collaborator who wants to help transform how businesses operate globally, get in touch - we’d love to discuss how Ebury can accelerate your career so you can shape the future. Regulatory Compliance Analyst Ebury (Location) Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week Role Purpose The Regulatory Compliance Analyst plays a critical role in driving and executing the firm’s compliance framework, with a specialized focus on Foreign Exchange (FX) products and services. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, you will lead complex monitoring activities, provide expert advisory on safeguarding regulations, and champion the delivery of good outcomes in line with Consumer Duty. You will act as a key compliance partner to the business, utilizing data-driven insights to ensure the firm operates safely within regulatory boundaries while supporting commercial objectives. Key Responsibilities Monitoring & Testing Execution Plan Execution: Lead and conduct risk-based testing as defined in the Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP) to assess adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Transaction & Client Surveillance: Perform deep-dive testing of client files and FX trade data to ensure compliance with market conduct rules, best execution, and safeguarding standards. Consumer Duty Outcomes: Evaluate end-to-end customer journeys and product governance frameworks to ensure the business continuously delivers and evidences good customer outcomes under the Consumer Duty rules. Findings & Remediation: Clearly document complex issues or anomalies, draft comprehensive reports for senior management, and drive the resolution of remediation actions within agreed timelines. Regulatory Advisory & Support Safeguarding & FX Advisory: Providing proactive advisory to the business on safeguarding obligations, client money rules, and the compliance nuances of FX products and services. Query Resolution: Serve as the first point of contact for complex business queries, guiding stakeholders on regulatory expectations and escalating critical matters to the Head of Compliance when necessary. Horizon Scanning & Gap Analysis: Support the Head of Compliance in performing regulatory research, horizon scanning, and gap analyses regarding upcoming changes in payments, FX, and Consumer Duty regulations. Recordkeeping & Audits: Oversee high standards of recordkeeping for compliance logs (breaches, conflicts of interest, PAD) and manage the collection of e