Interim Compliance Analyst - Private Equity - 6 Months

A leading private equity firm is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join its growing European platform on a 6-month contract.

5 days a week in the office - Monday to Friday - London, West End

This is a broad and highly visible role, working across multiple European jurisdictions and partnering closely with internal teams, external advisers and legal counsel. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy and will be trusted to manage a varied compliance agenda in a fast-paced, commercially focused private equity environment.

The role would suit someone who is comfortable taking ownership, navigating multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders, and operating independently within a sophisticated investment business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee compliance activities across the firm's European operations and multiple jurisdictions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, senior management, investment professionals and operational teams to provide practical compliance guidance.
• Partner with internal and external legal counsel on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Support the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Monitor regulatory developments across relevant European jurisdictions and assess their impact on the business.
• Provide advice on a broad range of compliance matters within a private equity environment.
• Coordinate with external advisers and other third-party stakeholders where required.
• Support regulatory filings, monitoring, risk assessments, reviews and other compliance initiatives.
• Identify and manage compliance risks, escalating significant matters appropriately.
• Contribute to the firm's continued growth by ensuring compliance frameworks remain appropriate, robust and commercially effective.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong knowledge of financial services compliance and the regulatory environment relevant to private equity.
• Experience working directly with lawyers and external advisers.
• The confidence and maturity to operate with a high degree of independence.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a business.
• A pragmatic, commercially minded approach to compliance.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• The ability to quickly understand a business, identify priorities and make an immediate impact in an interim capacity.