Graduate Analyst (1 year Fixed Term Contract)

LMAX Group is hiring a Graduate Analyst with an interest in Compliance and regulated financial markets. This is an entry-level role designed to give structured exposure to regulatory, compliance and control frameworks across a global exchange and market infrastructure business.

The role supports Compliance and related control functions through research, monitoring, documentation and project support. The position suits a graduate who is analytical, detail-oriented and interested in how regulated financial institutions operate. Degree subject is not important.

Requirements:
Responsibilities

• Support compliance monitoring and control activities across business units
• Assist with regulatory research and interpretation across multiple jurisdictions
• Prepare summaries, reports and internal compliance documentation
• Help maintain compliance registers, logs and control trackers
• Support policy and procedure updates and version control
• Assist with onboarding and due diligence reviews
• Contribute to internal audits and regulatory review preparation
• Review alerts, exceptions and control outputs under supervision
• Coordinate information requests across internal teams
• Produce structured written analysis for Compliance stakeholders

Candidate Profile

• Recent graduate (2024/2025)
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Comfortable working with rules, processes and structured frameworks
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks
• Proficient with standard office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Useful but Not Required

• Internship or placement in Compliance, Risk, Legal, Audit or Financial Services
• Basic understanding of financial markets or trading venues
• Exposure to regulated environments
• Experience working with policies, controls or review processes

Working Style

• Structured and process-driven
• Willing to validate facts and challenge inconsistencies
• Comfortable working with oversight and clear escalation paths
• Reliable follow-through on assigned tasks

What Success Looks Like

• Produces accurate compliance documentation and summaries with minimal correction
• Demonstrates understanding of core compliance processes within the first 6 months
• Maintains high quality and completeness of trackers and registers
• Handles routine monitoring and review tasks independently
• Escalates issues clearly and appropriately
• Builds effective working relationships with Compliance and control stakeholders

Benefits:
• 25 days of holiday
• Bonus
• Pension contribution
• Private medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Wellness contribution program with access to ClassPass
• Plumm Platform
• Five volunteering days
• Give as You Earn initiative
• Learning and development programs
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan