Analyst, Scheme Documentation
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 (63% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,200, and Waystone Compliance Solutions (UK) Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 4129 (Financial administrative occupations not elsewhere classified) or SOC 2422 (Finance and investment analysts and advisers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Most likely code | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
4129 Financial administrative occupations not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers Also possible | £33,400 | £36,700 | £41,200 | £45,800 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About Waystone
Waystone is a leading asset-servicing solutions provider of institutional governance, administration, risk and compliance services to financial institutions. With over 25 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone helps our clients structure, operate and grow through our expertise, innovation and digitisation, backed by the operational scale to support global expansion.
Summary
The Scheme Documentation Analyst supports the preparation, review, maintenance, and regulatory submission of investor-facing documentation and associated product data for UK collective investment schemes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Documentation & Data Management
- Review and maintain scheme documentation, including Prospectuses, KIIDs, PRIIPs KIDs, EMTs, EPTs, and other investor materials.
- Ensure documentation and product data are accurate, consistent, compliant, and appropriately version-controlled.
- Maintain audit trails, departmental trackers, management information, and shared mailboxes.
- Apply technical knowledge of regulatory documentation, product templates, and transaction cost data.
Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with clients, depositaries, trustees, legal advisers, investment managers, regulators, and third-party providers.
- Support fund launches, amendments, periodic reviews, wind-ups, and terminations, including related regulatory submissions and approvals.
- Monitor and report on documentation deliverables and regulatory approval progress.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings, recording decisions and tracking actions through to completion.
- Communicate technical information clearly to a variety of audiences.
Project Delivery & Query Resolution
- Investigate and resolve complex documentation and data-related queries, escalating issues where appropriate.
Governance, Risk & Controls
- Maintain procedures and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve processes.
- Escalate breaches, risks, and control weaknesses, supporting root cause analysis and remediation.
- Complete operational controls in line with policies and governance requirements.
- Support internal and external audits and maintain awareness of industry and regulatory developments.
Experience & Qualifications
- Strong understanding of the UK collective investment industry and FCA regulations applicable to collective investment schemes.
- Experience reviewing regulated fund documentation and product data with excellent attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Prospectuses, KIIDs, PRIIPs KIDs, EMTs, EPTs, and transaction cost disclosures.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across stakeholder groups.
- Proactive approach to risk management, controls, and continuous improvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Industry qualifications (e.g., IOC) and a background in legal, compliance, investment operations, or a related field are advantageous.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Waystone Compliance Solutions (UK) Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £39,520–66,040
- Median £49,504
- Going rate £48,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Waystone Compliance Solutions (UK) Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.