Compliance and Audit Analyst

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation in the utilities sector as they look to hire a compliance and audit analyst.

As a Compliance & Audit Analyst, you will play an important role in helping SEMO manage these obligations. You will coordinate compliance assessments and market audits, identify and monitor compliance risks, maintain clear records and provide meaningful reporting to support effective decision-making.
You will work with colleagues across the organisation as well as external auditors and other stakeholders. The role offers an opportunity to develop your experience across compliance, regulation, risk, audit and electricity markets while contributing to the continuous improvement of SEMO's compliance approach.

The Rewards:

As the successful Compliance and Audit Analyst you will receive:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Private medical cover and pension matching
• Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days home
• Enhanced annual leave, maternity/paternity leave and wellbeing days
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and EV scheme
• Free parking, EV charging and complimentary lunch
• Professional development and clear career progression
• An inclusive, supportive culture with genuine flexibility

The successful Compliance and Audit Analyst will be responsible for:

• Coordinate and maintain assessments of SEMO's licence, Trading and Settlement Code and Agreed Procedure obligations.
• Work with colleagues across the business to gather evidence, assess compliance and address emerging issues.
• Identify, monitor and report compliance risks, issues and potential areas of non-compliance.
• Coordinate market audits, including planning, evidence gathering and engagement with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Track audit findings and agreed actions, supporting their remediation and closure.
• Prepare clear compliance, risk and performance reporting for senior management and relevant governance groups.
• Support the assessment and implementation of regulatory and electricity market changes.

The successful Compliance and Audit Analyst will meet the following criteria:

• 3-5 years' relevant experience in compliance, audit, regulatory, governance, risk or a related role.
• A good understanding of compliance and audit principles and how they are applied in practice.
• Experience interpreting and working with regulatory, licence, contractual or similar obligations.
• Experience supporting or coordinating audits, assessments, findings or remediation activities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and raise concerns constructively.