AML and Compliance Associate

Capital.com; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading platform in London is seeking a proactive Compliance Associate to support Financial Crime and Compliance activities. The role involves advisory support, investigations, and collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have AML experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a dynamic team focused on regulatory standards and internal policies.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Work-Life Balance

Annual Bonus

Generous Time Off

Referral Program

Health & Pension

Workation

Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of AML compliance experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of FCA AML and Financial Crime regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with AML and Financial Crime regulations.
• Investigate potential AML breaches and suspicious client activities.
• Provide practical financial crime advice under senior leadership guidance.

Skills

AML compliance

Financial Crime

Investigative skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Law

Degree in Finance

Degree in Economics

Degree in Criminology

Job description

We are a leading trading platform expanding globally, recognized for our innovative products and excellent client experience. We seek talented individuals to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Associate to support our Financial Crime and broader Compliance activities. This role involves advisory support, investigations, training, regulatory change monitoring, and assisting with key compliance projects. The ideal candidate will have AML/Financial Crime compliance experience and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. They will collaborate with front office teams, the MLRO, and the Risk and Compliance functions to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met.

• Support compliance with AML and Financial Crime regulations and internal policies.
• Serve as a first point of contact for day-to-day queries from the Financial Crime team.
• Build effective relationships with front office and internal stakeholders, providing credible advice and support.
• Oversee AML controls, escalate and document high-risk matters.
• Provide practical financial crime advice under senior leadership guidance.
• Assist in reviewing and enhancing AML policies and procedures.
• Review AML alerts, investigate issues, and support the MLRO with investigations and regulatory reports such as SARs.
• Contribute to AML management information and compliance documentation.
• Implement and improve AML processes and controls.
• Investigate potential AML breaches and suspicious client activities.
• Participate in AML training, audits, regulatory submissions, and projects.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of AML compliance experience in financial services, preferably in CFD and Spread Betting.
• Strong knowledge of FCA AML and Financial Crime regulations.
• Experience in similar roles with excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to take initiative, analyze issues, and escalate appropriately.
• Strong investigative skills, trend analysis, and solution proposal abilities.
• Organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks independently.
• Team player with the ability to work autonomously.
• Clear communicator with a professional, confident, and collaborative approach.
• Adaptable to dynamic regulatory environments.
• Degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Criminology, or related fields preferred but not essential.

What you will get in return

• Competitive Salary: Reward for your skills and talents.
• Work-Life Balance: Support for your personal life, with hybrid working options.
• Annual Bonus: Performance-based rewards.
• Generous Time Off: Ample leave to recharge.
• Referral Program: Rewards for bringing talented friends.
• Health & Pension: Comprehensive benefits package.
• Workation: 30 days remote work globally (restrictions apply).
• Volunteer Days: Paid days to support causes you care about.

Join us at the forefront of digital assets, advancing your career with a dynamic team that values talent, initiative, and creativity.