<h2 data-snp-text="{name:'title',label:'title',order:10}" data-snp-replace="">the low down on compliance.</h2>
<p data-snp-text="{name:'subTitle',label:'sub title - optional',order:20}" data-snp-replace="" class="snp-body-copy-sub-title">a day in the life of compliance.</p>
<p>Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in compliance? Wonder no more, we sat down with Jess Nadin who started her first compliance role this year. Get the 4-1-1 on what it's like to work in compliance.</p>
<p>Q: Where you live?</p>
<p>A: Redhill, Surrey</p>
<p>Q: What is your job title?</p>
<p>A: My role is Senior Analyst Investment Compliance. I work in the asset servicing industry within financial services. My clients are typically pension funds and we monitor their adherence to investment guidelines and notify of any breaches.</p>
<p>Q: How did you get into the job – and what were you doing for work beforehand? </p>
<p>A: I was working as a trainee investment analyst beforehand and wanted to move into a Compliance role while still using my experience of the investment and asset management industry</p>
<p>Q:What does a typical day involve? </p>
<p>A: Running reports on my clients, looking for breaches in their investment guidelines and contacting the clients in relation to that. Ad-hoc queries and bigger project work along with conference calls and meetings on these projects</p>
<p>Q: What kind of qualities do they need?</p>
<p>A: Attention to detail is important, as is organisation and time management - you don't always get long turn around times!</p>
<p>Q: Any specific qualifications?</p>
<p>A: I haven't needed any. But a good understanding of the industry and a foundation exam are useful</p>
<p>Q: What are the best things about the job?</p>
<p>A: I like the structure and routine of every day - combined with the spontaneity and variety of dealing with ad hoc queries</p>
<p>Q: What are the most challenging things about the job?</p>
<p>A: Not knowing as much as my more experienced colleagues when there are difficult client queries or breaches. And commuting!</p>
<p>Q: Why would they would recommend the compliance to others?</p>
<p>A: There is so much included in compliance that you will find something that appeals and suits your skills and background.</p>
<p>Q: What advice would you give to people who want to move into the industry?</p>
<p>A: Just be willing to learn, I have no experience in my current role other than a foundation level of knowledge about the financial services industry</p>
<p>Q: What kind of pay and benefits can you make?</p>
<p>A: My salary and benefits are very competitive but I am in a big corporate in Canary Wharf - that was one of my reasons for taking the role!</p>
<p>If you're interested in a career in compliance, we've can help you turn your interest in reality. Simply, apply for <a href="/jobs/q-compliance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">compliance jobs</a> or contact one of our consultants at your closest <a href="/job-seeker/our-offices/accountancy-and-finance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Randstad financial & professional branch</a> who can help you begin the career of your dreams.</p>
