Compliance Analyst - Quality Assurance

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?  

The Compliance Analyst – Quality Assurance position at British American Tobacco is developed for professionals dedicated to driving compliance excellence through in-depth QA evaluations in critical Legal Compliance sectors. You will analyze the framework and functioning of controls, uncover gaps, and aid in remediation and continuous progress. This role offers an outstanding chance to integrate compliance expertise with data analytics while contributing substantially to the organization.

The position demands hands-on experience in compliance, audit, risk, or assurance, along with intermediate proficiency in Power BI and Excel to analyze data, develop dashboards, and contribute to evidence-based QA conclusions. These tools are vital in improving assurance coverage and insights.

This is not a data science or pure analytics role; strong compliance judgment and assurance approach are essential. The role holder is encouraged to

• Form independent assurance opinions
• Clearly articulate risk impact and control weaknesses
• Influence collaborators through fact-based insights

Within the 2nd Line of Defence, this role offers independent assurance and challenge regarding the efficiency of Legal Compliance controls managed by the 1st Line of Defence. The focus is on areas such as Anti-Financial Crime (AFC / TPAFC), Gifts and Hospitality (G&H), and Policy Management. By combining QA expertise with practical data analytics, the role advances transparency, consistency, and oversight, enabling informed decision-making and reinforcing BAT’s Standards of Business Conduct.

Compliance Quality Assurance (Core Focus)

• Conduct Quality Assurance assessments across Legal Compliance areas, including:
  • Third Party Anti-Financial Crime (TPAFC) risk assessments
  • Policy Management controls
  • Gifts & Entertainment (G&E) processes
• Evaluate control construction and operational efficiency, pinpointing weaknesses, gaps, and inconsistencies.
• Apply professional judgment to distinguish between control failures, process issues, and execution gaps.
• Collaborate with 1st and 2nd Line teams (SMEs) to validate findings, agree on remediation actions, and define preventive measures.
• Track remediation actions to closure and highlight delays or non-compliance when necessary.

Data Reporting (Enabler)

• Build, maintain, and improve Power BI dashboards to support QA reviews, issue tracking, and compliance monitoring.
• Apply Excel (intermediate level) to analyze datasets, perform reconciliations, trend analysis, and QA sampling.
• Translate data outputs into clear, actionable QA insights and recommendations for collaborators.
• Support compliance-wide reporting to track critical data, trends, and remediation progress.

Process Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement

• Present QA results, insights, and recommendations to Compliance SMEs in the 2nd LoD team, 1st Line teams, and BI&C (Compliance senior management).
• Participate in training or knowledge-sharing sessions related to AFC, G&E, and Policy Management.
• Participate in system UATs and improvement reviews.
• Support automation or workflow improvements (e.g., Power Automate, Power Apps) where appropriate, in collaboration with relevant teams.

ESSENTIAL

Experience Required

• Minimum 3–5 years’ practical experience in compliance, audit, risk, or assurance roles, including direct participation in control reviews, QA, internal audit, or monitoring activities.
• Experience working in regulated or controlled environments (e.g. AFC/AML, third-party risk, KYC/KYS, policy compliance).
• Practical experience using Power BI to build and maintain dashboards (intermediate level).
• Solid practical experience with Excel for analysis and assurance activities (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations; macros are a plus).
• Experience interpreting data to support assurance conclusions and control assessments.
• Proven ability to engage with multiple collaborators across functions and regions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex findings.

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Intermediate Power BI skills (data modeling, report and dashboard creation).
• Intermediate Excel skills for analysis and QA support.
• Strong analytical approach with attention to detail and control efficiency.
• Ability to produce structured QA reports and presentations for senior collaborators.
• Good organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills.

BENEFICIAL

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in one of the following or a closely related discipline:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Law
• Business Administration
• Risk Management
• Economics
• Information Systems / Management Information System

Certifications or coursework in any of the following areas would be highly valued :

• Compliance, Audit, or Risk Management
• Data Analytics or Business Intelligence (Power BI, SQL, etc.)

• Process Automation (Microsoft Power Platform, etc.)

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.