SSY boasts a proud legacy which spans over 145 years. In that time, some of the biggest names in ship broking have worked for the company. Indeed, it's fair to say that our company has helped shape the broking industry that we know today.
Due to our continued growth, we are now looking for a Junior Compliance Analyst to join our derivatives team, based in our London office.
SSY is the world’s largest independent broker. We are objective and autonomous with the scale and coverage to service the most demanding clients and volatile markets across the globe. As a privately owned partnership, we are focused entirely on the needs of our clients and are agile and impartial in the way we do business. SSY operates from 28 offices across the globe and employs over 650 people, covering all the major shipping and commodity locations, and providing a round-the-clock service.
Job description:
This entry-level role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in regulatory compliance within the financial services industry. The successful candidate will support the compliance team in ensuring that the organisation adheres to applicable laws, regulations and internal policies. You will assist with monitoring regulatory requirements, onboarding new clients and maintaining client records as well as all other compliance records to support the development of a strong compliance culture across the business.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the compliance team in monitoring and ensuring adherence to relevant financial regulations and internal policies
- Support the review and maintenance of compliance documentation, policies, and procedures
- Help conduct compliance monitoring reviews and internal audits
- Assist with onboarding new clients and carrying out due diligence, KYC and AML checks
- Support the investigation and reporting of potential compliance issues or breaches
- Maintain accurate compliance records, registers and logs
- Assist with regulatory reporting and data collection
- Monitor regulatory updates and assist in summarising key changes
- Support compliance training initiatives for employees
- Work with different departments to promote best compliance practices
Skills required:
Essential
- Strong attention to detail
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desirable
- Awareness of AML, KYC, FCA regulations or financial compliance frameworks
- Internship or work experience in financial services or compliance
- Interest in pursuing professional qualifications (e.g., ICA, CISI, or ACAMS)
Closing date for applications: 30th June 2026
