AML & Compliance Associate

fs talent; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing global fintech company is seeking an AML and Compliance Associate in London. This role involves supporting Financial Crime compliance activities, ensuring regulatory obligations are met, and enhancing AML procedures. Ideal for candidates with 3-5 years experience in compliance roles.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in AML compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations.
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with AML and Financial Crime regulations.
• Act as first point of escalation for queries.
• Conduct investigations of AML alerts.

Skills

AML compliance

Financial Crime knowledge

Risk analysis

Regulatory reporting

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance or relevant field

Job description

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AML and Compliance Associate – Trading Platform

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Hybrid Working

Team: Compliance / AML

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing, global fintech company on a mission to make trading and investing more accessible, engaging, and transparent. Through their award-winning platform, they empower millions of clients worldwide to trade responsibly across a wide range of markets — from CFDs on shares, indices, commodities, and forex, to cryptocurrencies — supported by innovative tools and educational resources.

Authorised and regulated by tier-1 financial authorities, the firm is committed to the highest standards of compliance, security, and client protection. With a collaborative, inclusive, and ambitious culture, this is an opportunity to grow your career in one of the most exciting sectors of financial services.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented AML and Compliance Associate to support the firm’s Financial Crime and wider Compliance activities. You will play a key role in assisting with advisory matters, investigations, regulatory change monitoring, training, and the delivery of key compliance projects.

Working closely with the MLRO, front office teams, and other internal stakeholders, you will help ensure the firm meets its regulatory obligations and maintains robust internal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support compliance with AML and Financial Crime regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Act as a first point of escalation for day-to-day queries from the Financial Crime team.
• Provide practical Financial Crime advice under the guidance of senior leadership.
• Maintain oversight of AML controls, assisting with escalation, documentation, and resolution of high-risk matters.
• Assist in reviewing, maintaining, and enhancing AML policies, procedures, and controls.
• Conduct second-line reviews and investigations of AML alerts, providing guidance to first-line teams.
• Support the MLRO or Deputy MLRO with internal investigations, regulatory reporting (e.g. SARs), and ad hoc compliance activities.
• Contribute to the production, analysis, and enhancement of AML-related MI and compliance documentation.
• Help implement new AML processes and enhance existing controls and procedures.
• Investigate and document potential breaches of AML regulations or suspicious client activity.

Compliance

• Assist with the review and implementation of new compliance processes and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise the business on their impact.
• Support the delivery of compliance training to staff.
• Provide input on global compliance projects as required.
• Handle ad hoc queries from the group and wider Risk & Compliance team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Maintain comprehensive, auditable documentation of AML investigations and decisions.
• Deliver accurate, timely Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in line with regulatory requirements.
• Provide meaningful contributions to AML Management Information reporting, with a focus on Key Risk Indicators and emerging risks.
• Deliver timely, practical AML advisory services, with positive feedback from stakeholders.
• Monitor and escalate material changes in AML/CTF, sanctions, and financial crime frameworks.
• Support preparation for regulatory inspections and the timely remediation of any findings.

About You

• 3-5 years’ experience in an AML compliance role within financial services (experience in CFDs and spread betting preferred).
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations, especially AML and Financial Crime requirements.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled at analysing, summarising, escalating, and presenting compliance matters to senior leadership.
• Ability to investigate, identify issues and trends, and propose practical solutions.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Team player who can also work autonomously when required.
• Clear communicator with a professional, confident, and collaborative approach.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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