Compliance Analyst

About CRU: 
CRU International is a leading provider of business intelligence and consulting services in the metals, mining, and fertilizer industries. With over 50 years of experience, we offer valuable insights and analysis that help our clients make informed decisions in an ever-changing global market. CRU International is a leading provider of business intelligence and consulting services in the metals, mining, and fertilizer industries. With over 50 years of experience, we offer valuable insights and analysis that help our clients make informed decisions in an ever-changing global market.

About the role:
CRU International is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to strengthen our global compliance function. This pivotal role will help safeguard CRU’s integrity, reputation, and intellectual assets by providing expert support on commercial contracts, copyright, intellectual property, and data licensing. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will drive practical, effective compliance processes in a fast-paced international environment.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Sales and internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate compliance risk throughout the contract management lifecycle.
• Review, advise on, and support negotiations for commercial agreements, renewals, and amendments, with a focus on licensing, intellectual property, copyright, and data use.
• Monitor and address contract breaches in coordination with the Global Head of Compliance & Legal Services.
• Maintain and enhance contract templates, standard pushback clauses, and approval thresholds to support efficient self-service for lower-risk agreements.
• Manage the contract repository, ensuring accurate records and tracking key renewal, termination, and expiry dates.
• Improve sales contract processes to promote efficiency, consistency, and compliance.
• Support global copyright, trademark, and intellectual property compliance, ensuring content and data use align with applicable laws and internal standards.
• Oversee CRU’s subscription portfolio, including in-house subscriptions and licence tracking, and identify potential copyright risks.
• Investigate suspected copyright infringements and escalate enforcement actions where appropriate.
• Educate Consulting, Product, and Marketing teams on copyright risk, attribution practices, and permitted content use.
• Review internal controls, conduct audits, and implement enhancements to support regulatory alignment and operational effectiveness.
• Prepare and present compliance reports for the Global Risk and Compliance Committee, outlining key issues and recommendations.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relating to copyright, trademarks, and data licensing, advising on relevant policy updates.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification, ideally an LLB or GDL.
• Professional compliance certifications.

Skills & Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a compliance or contracts role, or within a regulated environment.
• Demonstrable experience in contract review, audits, and developing compliance policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of copyright, trademarks, intellectual property protections, and commercial contracts.
• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience working independently across multi-location and cross-cultural teams.
• A results-driven approach and continuous-improvement mindset.
• Collaborative, approachable stakeholder-management skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align compliance activity with wider business objectives.
• Confidence operating in a fast-paced, international business environment.

Benefits

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package. 
• Opportunities for professional growth and development as part of a global company. 
• A collaborative and supportive work environment. 
• The chance to work with industry-leading experts and over a diverse range of topics and projects.

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