Compliance Analyst

About this job

OakNorth is looking for a Compliance Analyst to join their second line Risk and Compliance team in Gurugram. Since 2015, OakNorth has focused on empowering ambitious businesses, driving economic growth, and supporting communities across the UK and US by providing substantial lending and financial services. In this junior individual contributor role, you will serve as the operational backbone for the Risk and Compliance department. Your daily responsibilities will involve maintaining accurate core compliance registers, tracking risk events, updating policy frameworks, managing the Compliance Calendar, and coordinating monthly or quarterly governance reporting. You will also oversee the Compliance Advisory mailbox, triage incoming requests, and provide essential administrative support to help the bank meet its regulatory obligations seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Own accuracy and timeliness of core compliance registers including conflicts of interest, outside business interests, insider lists, and breach logs.
• Support risk event reviews and breach management to ensure issues are documented, tracked, and resolved.
• Maintain and update Compliance and Risk policies and procedures to reflect current regulations and standards.
• Drive the Compliance Calendar and coordinate stakeholder tasks for accurate governance reporting and committee packs.
• Manage the Compliance Advisory mailbox by logging, triaging, and directing incoming requests appropriately.
• Provide general operational and administrative support to the wider Risk and Compliance function.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in compliance, risk, legal, or financial services, or a strong academic background in law, finance, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple registers, processes, and deadlines.
• Clear written communication skills for producing accurate management information and governance reports.
• Proactive, ownership-oriented mindset to flag issues early and follow through without chasing.
• Comfort working in a regulated environment where process adherence and documentation quality matter.
• Ability to work with data, identify anomalies and gaps, and engage confidently with stakeholders.

Good to have

• Familiarity with RBI, SEBI, or other Indian regulatory frameworks, or exposure to FCA/PRA requirements.
• Experience using compliance management or GRC tools.
• Exposure to governance committee processes or board-level reporting.

Who should apply

This role is ideal for candidates with 1 to 3 years of professional experience in compliance, risk, legal, or financial sectors, or those with a strong academic background in law or finance. If you possess exceptional organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and a keen eye for detail in regulated environments, you will find this position a great fit.

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