767 Surveillance Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

We are working with a highly esteemed private wealth manager in the west end of London. Due to ongoing success, they are seeking senior financial crime surveillance analyst to join them on a permanent basis. The successful individual will be responsible for the review of escalations arising from client name screening systems and assessing and mitigating the risks posed by potential sanctions risk, political exposure, and civil/criminal enforcement actions.

A key element to the role will involve reviewing all requested transactions on blocked accounts in order to determine if the requested transaction is permitted to be processed. Daily duties will include performing the timely and accurate review, investigation and record keeping of sanctions, PEP and adverse media alerts generated by the Pythagoras screening tool ensuring that rules and regulations affecting the money laundering environment are adhered to.

Further duties include supporting the MLRO and DMLRO in the management of all financial crime compliance issues as well as assisting in the review and update of departmental procedures and drive system and process improvements.

Applicants will have gained extensive experience within a similar role and possess the analytical mentality suited to the role of a surveillance analyst. The ability to write clear, professional reports is essential to the role coupled with a sound knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Please get in touch with your CV for further information.

Our client, a leading global commodities trading house, is seeking a Trade Surveillance Analyst to join their compliance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor trading activity and electronic communications to detect potential market abuse, manipulation, or other regulatory breaches.
• Conduct detailed investigations into alerts, escalating issues where necessary.
• Maintain and enhance surveillance tools, systems, and procedures to ensure effective risk detection.
• Liaise with compliance advisory, front-office, and operations teams to address findings and improve controls.
• Assist in preparing reports for internal stakeholders and, when necessary, regulatory bodies.
• Support the ongoing development of the firm’s surveillance framework in line with evolving regulations and market practices.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in compliance surveillance within commodities, energy, or broader financial services.
• Experience using trade surveillance systems and interpreting market data.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Our client, a leading global commodities trading house, is seeking a Trade Surveillance Analyst to join their compliance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor trading activity and electronic communications to detect potential market abuse, manipulation, or other regulatory breaches.
• Conduct detailed investigations into alerts, escalating issues where necessary.
• Maintain and enhance surveillance tools, systems, and procedures to ensure effective risk detection.
• Liaise with compliance advisory, front-office, and operations teams to address findings and improve controls.
• Assist in preparing reports for internal stakeholders and, when necessary, regulatory bodies.
• Support the ongoing development of the firm’s surveillance framework in line with evolving regulations and market practices.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in compliance surveillance within commodities, energy, or broader financial services.
• Experience using trade surveillance systems and interpreting market data.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Security Analyst | UK Financial Services | Compliance & Technical Security | North West England | 35k-45k + Benefits/Progression

Zachary Daniels are delighted to be working with a well-established UK business during an exciting period of growth, to recruit a Security Analyst . This is a company investing heavily in technology, compliance, and security.

In this role, you'll be part of a collaborative team, working across compliance, risk, and technical security to protect the business, strengthen frameworks, and support transformation projects. It's a varied position offering real scope to grow both your governance and technical skills.

Benefits You'll Enjoy:
Competitive salary up to 45 000 (DOE)
Generous annual leave entitlement, rising with service
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave
Life assurance
Regular social events

Role Responsibilities:
Identify and assess security risks, ensuring mitigation plans are in place.
Support the development and maintenance of security policies and standards.
Assist with third-party security reviews and supplier risk management.
Provide oversight of vulnerability assessments.
Conduct architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical controls and recommend improvements.
Support the rollout of new security tools and technologies.
Provide input into incident management and security metrics reporting.

About You:
2+ years' experience in an security role.
Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies.
Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001.
Experience with vulnerability management and technical controls.
Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Confident communicator with the ability to explain security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

This is more than just a security role, it's a chance to join a forward-thinking business, develop your expertise across both compliance and technical domains, and make a real impact in protecting and enabling the organisation.

Apply today with your most up-to-date CV!

BBBH34361

Security Analyst

3 months - with extensions

London - hybrid

400 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only

The Role

As a Cyber Security Analyst in the Cyber Operations workstream, you will report to the Operational Cyber Security Architect and support BAU cyber activities across the organisation. You will play a key role in helping the department detect, respond to, and manage cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and operational risks.

You will work closely with technical teams, service owners, and delivery partners to ensure robust security controls are in place and actively monitored. The role is hands-on and well-suited to someone who is proactive, curious, and eager to go beyond the call of duty to protect the clients digital estate.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and supporting cyber requests, using predefined playbooks and processes
• Supporting vulnerability identification, triage, and remediation, including follow-up with relevant technical teams.
• Monitoring and analysing alerts and logs from LogRhythm, CyberArk, Semperis and other security tools, but experience with other cyber tools would also suffice.
• Participating in the change management process to ensure proposed changes are reviewed for security risk.
• Contributing to penetration testing planning, coordination and tracking of remediation.
• Maintaining risk logs and status dashboards for security findings and control effectiveness.
• Supporting reviews of cloud and on-premises systems to validate secure configurations.
• Conducting general risk assessments of new applications or tools being used within the organisation.
• Experience in co-ordination of the requirements to meet ISO27001 & the Cyber Essentials+ certification.
• Administrative requirements of PAM tool. (CyberArk)
  

Experience

• Experience administrating PAM solutions, such as CyberArk - MANDATORY
• Working understanding of security operations, threat detection, and incident response.
• Experience using SIEM and security tooling for triage and log analysis.
• Experience tracking and managing vulnerabilities using industry frameworks.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems including Microsoft 365 and Azure AD.
• Experience working in a digital service or infrastructure team undergoing change.
• Experience engaging across teams to investigate issues and improve controls.

Technical

• Hands-on experience with tools such as LogRhythm, Semperis.
• Experience administrating PAM solutions, such as CyberArk.
• Understanding of NCSC cyber security principles and good practice.
• Familiarity with change and configuration management from a cyber perspective.
• Working knowledge of ISO 27001 or NIST standards.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISMP) are desirable.

If you are interested, please apply at first instance!

Security Analyst | UK Financial Services | Compliance & Technical Security | North West England | 35k-45k + Benefits/Progression

Zachary Daniels are delighted to be working with a well-established UK business during an exciting period of growth, to recruit a Security Analyst . This is a company investing heavily in technology, compliance, and security.

In this role, you'll be part of a collaborative team, working across compliance, risk, and technical security to protect the business, strengthen frameworks, and support transformation projects. It's a varied position offering real scope to grow both your governance and technical skills.

Benefits You'll Enjoy:
Competitive salary up to 45 000 (DOE)
Generous annual leave entitlement, rising with service
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave
Life assurance
Regular social events

Role Responsibilities:
Identify and assess security risks, ensuring mitigation plans are in place.
Support the development and maintenance of security policies and standards.
Assist with third-party security reviews and supplier risk management.
Provide oversight of vulnerability assessments.
Conduct architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical controls and recommend improvements.
Support the rollout of new security tools and technologies.
Provide input into incident management and security metrics reporting.

About You:
2+ years' experience in an security role.
Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies.
Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001.
Experience with vulnerability management and technical controls.
Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Confident communicator with the ability to explain security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

This is more than just a security role, it's a chance to join a forward-thinking business, develop your expertise across both compliance and technical domains, and make a real impact in protecting and enabling the organisation.

Apply today with your most up-to-date CV!

BBBH34361

Security Analyst | UK Financial Services | Compliance & Technical Security | North West England | £35k-£45k + Benefits/Progression

Zachary Daniels are delighted to be working with a well-established UK business during an exciting period of growth, to recruit a Security Analyst . This is a company investing heavily in technology, compliance, and security.

In this role, you'll be part of a collaborativ.

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