AML and Compliance Associate

Summary

Join a leading trading platform as a Compliance Associate to support the firm’s Financial Crime and wider Compliance activities. This role involves assisting with advisory matters, investigations, training, regulatory change monitoring, and key compliance projects. The ideal candidate will have AML/Financial Crime compliance experience and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements. You will work with front office teams and the Risk and Compliance function to ensure regulatory compliance and internal standards. Responsibilities include supporting AML and Financial Crime compliance, acting as a first point of escalation for queries, building relationships with stakeholders, maintaining oversight of AML controls, providing financial crime advice, and assisting with policy and procedure review and enhancement. The role also involves performing second-line oversight, supporting investigations and regulatory reporting, assisting with management information, implementing new processes, investigating potential breaches, and contributing to wider AML compliance activities.

Requirements

• You have 3-5 years of experience in an AML compliance role within financial services, preferably in a CFD and Spread Betting environment
• You demonstrate strong knowledge of FCA regulations, particularly AML and Financial Crime rules
• You have previous experience in a similar role and can confidently communicate with both internal and external stakeholders
• You can take initiative, analyse, summarize, communicate effectively, and escalate issues to senior leadership appropriately
• You can investigate, identify issues, impacts and trends to propose comprehensive solutions
• You are proactive, well-organised, and comfortable managing multiple tasks independently
• You are a team player who also thrives when working autonomously
• You are a clear communicator with a professional, confident, and collaborative approach
• You are comfortable working in a dynamic environment and can adapt quickly to changing regulatory priorities

Responsibilities

• Support the firm’s compliance with AML and Financial Crime regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Act as a first point of escalation for day-to-day queries from advisors within the Financial Crime team
• Build effective working relationships with front office teams and other internal stakeholders, providing credible Financial Crime advice and support
• Maintain oversight of the firm’s AML controls, assisting with the escalation, documentation, and resolution of high-risk matters
• Provide practical financial crime advice to the business under the guidance of senior Financial Crime leadership
• Assist in reviewing, maintaining, and enhancing the firm's AML policy and procedures framework
• Perform second-line oversight by reviewing and investigating AML alerts, providing feedback and guidance to first-line teams to support effective case resolution. Support the (Deputy) MLRO with internal investigations, regulatory reporting (e.g., SARs), and other ad hoc compliance activities
• Assist in the production, analysis, and improvement of AML-related management information (MI) and compliance documentation
• Help implement new AML processes and contribute to the enhancement of existing controls and procedures
• Investigate and document potential breaches of AML regulations or concerns regarding client activity
• Conduct investigations into suspicious transactions or unusual client behaviors in collaboration with senior team members
• Contribute to wider AML compliance activities, including training initiatives, regulatory submissions, internal audits/reviews, and project-based work

Preferred Qualifications

A degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Criminology or a related field is preferred but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community