Compliance Associate

Job Title

Compliance Associate

Business Area

Core

Our Core Teams rise to the challenges of running a fast-moving, quick-growing global business. They’re the backbone of our corporate structure. They make sure we work effectively - and efficiently. And above all, they create a supportive and inclusive home for some of the most talented people on the planet.

Location

London

This is where the Third Bridge story began. One of our larger offices, our London home is based in the heart of East London near the famous Spitalfields Market - well known for its amazing selection of food. We're spoilt for choice with local pubs and restaurants, which the team regularly visit together. And with great access to transport links, it’s the perfect destination for a team spread across the globe to collaborate under one roof.

Company Description

Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world’s top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the combination of human insights and unique investor-led content with a global expert network. We serve over 1,000 investment firms, offering clients 24/7 coverage through our team of 1500 employees located across twelve offices.

Job Description

Position Overview

At Third Bridge, our Compliance framework is an integral part of our business; as such we are looking to hire an Associate to join our global Third Bridge Expert Network Compliance team to be based in London. The main purpose of this role is to support the compliance requirements of the business across all our international offices. 

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and approving a high volume of in-house research requests for compliance with internal policies and client-specific processes, and responding in a timely manner.

• Monitoring of active projects and experts to mitigate potential risks. 

• Answering day-to-day compliance queries from business units and clients.

• Delivering compliance training to new and existing employees. 

• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, internal compliance procedures and pre-agreed client-specific processes.

• Reviewing clients’ compliance procedures in a critical manner to improve and implement them. 

• Dealing with ad-hoc projects as directed by management. 

Skills

• Organized with excellent attention to detail. 

• Ability to develop strong working relationships across the organization working with individuals at all levels and across offices. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to identify risks and apply strategies or seek guidance to minimize them.

• Ability to prioritize competing goals and interests and manage time effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience within compliance

• Previous compliance experience within financial services highly desirable but not essential 

Additional Information

How will you be rewarded? 

We truly care about our people so in return for your work, you’ll get:

• Vacation:  25 days(which increases to 28 days after 2 years of service) plus UK Bank Holidays
• Learning: personal development allowance of £750 per year
• Health and wellbeing: private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan, a variety of health and wellbeing events to focus on mental health, Ride to Work scheme (savings on bikes and accessories)
• Future and family: pension contributions of 4%(increases with tenure) and life insurance of 4x of your base salary
• Flexibility: work from anywhere for one month per year, 2 annual volunteer days, 2 personal dayswhen life throws you a curveball and'Summer Fridays'
• Rewards: get points through our colleague-to-colleague recognition programmeto spend on hotels, gift cards, donations to charity and more
• Social:optional social gatherings, daily breakfast and snacks, social events
• ESG: CSR, Environment and Diversity & Inclusion (including Women at Third Bridge, Pride and Blkbridge)
• Frontline Innovation: your chance to share your ideas for improvement through Hackathons and other events

The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the country they are applying. 

We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway and we will be happy to consider your application.