Compliance Analyst (Fixed Term Contract)

The Compliance Analyst (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover) will provide support to the Compliance Officer of ICE Data Indices, LLC (“IDI”), a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) and a regulated Benchmark Administrator, in executing the firm’s compliance programme. This will involve assisting with designing, reviewing, developing, implementing, and testing of key controls, policies and procedures to ensure IDI remains effective and aligns with relevant regulations and best practice.The ideal candidate should have knowledge of EU or UK rules and regulations applicable to financial entities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out IDI’s Compliance Programme, specifically with reference to IOSCO’s Principles for Financial Benchmarks, the UK and EU Benchmarks Regulation (BMR).
• Collaborate with ICE business functions, legal, risk management, internal audit, and information security to review, update and draft compliance policies and procedures.
• Develop and perform testing and monitoring of control activities to ensure adherence to rules and policies.
• Undertake the day-to-day maintenance of compliance registers and records.
• Actively participate in and support oversight and advisory committees.
• Prepare reports, presentations and metrics for management and committees.
• Review and update compliance training materials.
• Advise on compliance matters.
• Assist with compliance investigations and reviews.
• Foster a culture of compliance to laws and regulations.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a compliance role with an EU or UK financial services institution or with a regulator.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and curious mindset. Must be able to work well within a team and independently.
• Strong presentation and communication skills (written and oral).
• Proactive, able to work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge or experience of working with a regulator such as CBI or FCA.
• Experience related to indices and the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks and/or the EU/UK Benchmarks Regulation (“BMR”), and the Market Abuse Regulation (“MAR”) would be an advantage.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and the ability to stand firm on issues independently.
• Ability to think critically and analyze large volumes of complex information.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point.