Senior Compliance Analyst

Founded in 2011, Fasanara is a global asset manager and technology platform.

We manage c. USD 5 billion AUM (as of June, 2025) in Fintech strategies on behalf of pension funds and insurance companies in Europe and North America, and a mandate from the European Investment Fund (EIF).

We are a pioneer investor in Fintech Lending, enabling Real Economy Impact.

Fasanara manages one of the largest and longest standing Fintech Lending fund in Europe and invests in early-stage Fintech companies via its venture capital vehicles, using its central role in the Fintech ecosystem to identify and back revolutionary new businesses.

Our Culture

We are strong believers in meritocracy, and we seek to reward people based on impact and excellence. The environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and trust based. We set ambitious goals, work extremely hard, stress the importance of teamwork, and adhere to the highest level of excellence in everything we do. We are only as good as our team. Thus, we are building the firm around exceptional talent.

The role

We are now seeking an experienced, dedicated, and proactive Senior Compliance Analyst to join our growing Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable compliance professional with min 4–6 years of Compliance buy-side experience to take on greater responsibility in the execution and enhancement of the firm’s compliance programme. The ideal candidate will have buy-side experience and a solid understanding of compliance practices, including monitoring, regulatory reporting, AML/KYC processes, and policy management. This role reports to the Head of Compliance and involves cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

Compliance Operations & Monitoring

• Conduct first-line review of financial promotions and marketing materials to ensure they meet FCA standards and internal policy requirements.
• Take the lead in executing and improving the firm’s Compliance Monitoring Programme, including PA Dealing, Gifts & Entertainment, conflicts of interest, breach registers, attestations, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain and enhance compliance records and logs, ensuring GDPR and regulatory standards are met.
• Perform regular compliance checks, reviews, and oversight of ongoing processes and registers.

People & Process

• Oversee compliance onboarding and offboarding activities including form tracking, attestations, and system updates.
• Support and oversee firm-wide compliance training assignments and tracking.

Policy & Documentation

• Assist in leading the periodic review, update, and rollout of the Compliance Manual and related internal policies.
• Support the improvement and standardisation of compliance templates, tools, and workflows.

Regulatory Change & General Support

• Lead horizon scanning for regulatory updates, assess impacts, and support the implementation of required changes.
• Provide support on complex AML/KYC issues and liaise with relevant third-party providers and internal teams.
• Contribute to regulatory reporting cycles, filings, and internal compliance reviews.

Requirements

• Strong Financial Services Compliance experience, preferably on the buy-side. Experience in private credit or fintech lending is strongly preferred; familiarity with digital asset / crypto compliance is a plus.

• Proven ability to manage and execute elements of a Compliance Monitoring Programme and understand related compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with SMCR, AML/KYC obligations, and regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., FCA filings).
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to drive process improvements.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset — demonstrates initiative, takes ownership of tasks, and actively seeks to learn and improve rather than waiting for instruction.
• High degree of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).

Location:

London – Onsite 5 days per week. We are an in-person-first culture and believe in fostering a vibrant work environment centred around connection and community.

If you feel you don’t necessarily have all of the experiences that we’re looking for, but still believe you could be excellent at this role, we’d still be keen to hear from you.

Fasanara is an equal opportunities employer. We believe building a fair and transparent workforce begins with the recruitment process that does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus scheme.
• Bupa health & dental, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced pension, and generous annual leave.
• Enhanced parental leave, special leave allowances, and charity giving options.
• Regular team events, legendary summer & Christmas parties, knowledge sharing sessions, and quarterly town halls.
• Team lunches, dinners, Friday drinks, team sport activities.