Savills Investment Management (Savills IM) is an international real estate investment management firm which is majority owned by Savills plc, the global real estate services group. The firm has over 30 years’ experience, with over 300+ staff employed in 15 locations across 12 countries in Europe and Asia.
We provide highly customisable access to quality real estate through equity or debt, in jurisdictions where our proprietary deal sourcing and speed of execution can make an outsized contribution to the pursuit of superior risk-adjusted returns.
We are a people business, relying on our people for their expertise, skills and judgement. We look for a bright, diverse workforce, one that is forward looking, entrepreneurial in spirit and is passionate about creating sustainable future for our planet.
We are a committed equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion. We are focused on fostering a culture and environment that allows for inclusion and diversity throughout our business. We have several employee led forums which provide support and guidance around Diversity & Inclusion such as LGBTQ+, Age, Gender and Disability.
You will join Savills IM as part of the Investment20/20 programme. The Investment20/20 programme has over 60 investment management member firms and has supported over 2,000 young people to start their career in the industry.
As a Junior Compliance Analyst you will be introduced to regulatory compliance in investment management and you will gain industry knowledge, experience and develop relationships to progress your career and develop skills to secure a permanent role. As part of the Investment20/20 programme, you will have opportunities to meet and network with over 300 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events.
Our programme is a 12-month fixed term contract with a competitive salary of £30,000 and you will receive 25 days annual leave. This role is based in London with a hybrid approach of 4 days in the office and 1 working from home.
As a regulated financial services firm, Risk and Compliance sits at the heart of how we do business. The team helps ensure that we comply with all applicable regulation and operate with sound judgment and robust governance across the firm. By proactively identifying and managing risks, and by guiding the firm through an evolving regulatory landscape, Risk and Compliance supports strong decision-making, good conduct, and long-term success. Far from being a “tick-box” function, the team is a trusted partner to the business, helping to protect our reputation, our investors, and our culture.
As a Junior Compliance Analyst, you will join a team of 4 people in London, with a wider global team across the group.
You will gain a broad experience of the core functions of Risk & Compliance and will be responsible for:
- Helping operate FCA compliance processes, controls, and regulatory reporting, and contributing to the compliance monitoring programme
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of Group compliance policies, procedures, and registers across jurisdictions
- Reviewing financial promotions and contributing to the firm's SMCR (Senior Managers and Certification Regime) obligations
- Tracking and helping interpret regulatory changes, and supporting their implementation across the business
- Contributing to the review and remediation of compliance issues and breaches, working alongside compliance, business, and risk teams
- Assisting with DDQ (Due Diligence Questionnaire) completion, third party service provider reviews, and compliance projects
- Helping ensure effective compliance training is in place for all staff, plus any other reasonable requests to support the firm's compliance obligations
If you are a graduate who has a keen interest developing a career in Compliance within financial services and has the following attributes, we are interested in hearing from you:
- Confident written and verbal communication skills
- An interest in regulatory compliance (primarily FCA)
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience
- Excellent attention to detail
- Team player with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Excellent organisational skills, able to manage priorities and work to tight deadlines
- A ‘can do’ attitude to learning and enjoys developing new skills
- An ability to ensure all tasks and sensitive information are handled confidentially
- Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
How to apply
As part of the online application process, we would like to know a little more about you. There are two parts to this:
1. Video Question
Please submit a short video, no longer than 1 minute in duration, answering the question: Why are you applying for the Junior Compliance Analyst role at Savills IM?
This can be uploaded directly to our portal.
2. Assessment Questions
You will be asked to upload your answers to the following questions in 250-300 words per answer.
- What is the most challenging situation you have faced and how did you deal with it?
- Tell us about a financial news story that you found interesting and why?
PLEASE NOTE:
The purpose of these questions is to give applicants an opportunity to share their personal experiences and thought processes with the hiring manager.
Your application will not be considered if you do not answer the questions.
The use of AI
Whilst AI is an increasingly useful tool, its output is not always accurate and should not be used without personal input. Please do not submit wholly AI generated answers. This will be checked.
We are an inclusive employer. Please let the recruitment team know if you have a disability, condition or difference that may require us to make adaptations.
- Online applications close 30th July 2026
- Start date: September 2026 or asap
If you are shortlisted for an interview, we will email you within one week of the closing date. The interview process will consist of 2 interviews (1 virtual, 1 in person) with various members of the Risk & Compliance team.
Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email.
If you are unsuccessful in your application, please go to: https://www.investment2020.org.uk/registration-form/
in order to hear about other trainee opportunities that may be of interest to you.
