Analyst, Compliance

LaSalle Investment Management; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Greater London seeks a Compliance Associate to support the compliance and AML framework. The ideal candidate will undertake compliance monitoring, conduct KYC checks, and assist in meeting regulatory requirements. A degree in Law, Finance, or Risk Management is required, alongside 1-2 years of relevant experience. The role demands excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in compliance, financial crime, or audit role.
• Basic knowledge of FCA rules.

Responsibilities

• Undertake compliance monitoring and report findings.
• Conduct KYC and sanctions checks on clients.
• Assist in implementation of FCA rules and UK regulatory requirements.

Skills

Compliance program development

KYC and sanctions knowledge

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to leverage technology and AI

Education

Degree in Law, Finance, or Risk Management

Job description

Role Overview

This role is based in the LaSalles London office, which is authorised as a MiFID Investment Firm by the FCA. The successful candidate will join the LaSalles Compliance Function having responsibility for maintaining the compliance and AML framework, assessing standards of compliance and providing compliance advice to the London office.

This is a generalist role; the job holder will assist the Chief Compliance Officer UK with daily tasks and, under their supervision, work on the compliance monitoring programme, AML and sanctions checks, management of compliance systems and maintenance of the compliance framework. Compliance in this context extends beyond FCA rules to include internal policies and procedures and wider issues such as anti‑bribery, data protection and more.

The role is business‑facing and requires a degree of autonomy within a successful and dynamic investment management business. The job holder must have excellent organisational skills to efficiently manage competing priorities and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, switching attention quickly between tasks. It offers an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to learn more about compliance, real estate and financial regulation.

Team Overview

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Compliance Officer UK and work closely with the European Legal & Compliance team of over 20 professionals based in London, Luxembourg, Munich and Paris.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance monitoring
  • Undertake the compliance monitoring programme, report on findings, make recommendations and ensure implementation.
  • Assist in continuous development of the programme, leveraging technology and analytics.
  • Maintain the programme on the ACA Alpha compliance system.
• KYC and sanctions
  • Conduct KYC and sanctions screening on clients, deal counterparties and tenants.
  • Coordinate and conduct initial and periodic AML checks.
  • Draft reports to the Board and the Global AML Committee on AML issues.
• SMCR
  • Maintain the register of Certified Persons.
  • Administer and oversee the annual certification process.
  • Oversee the prompt and proper creation and maintenance of key SMCR documentation.
• Compliance Framework
  • Assist with the implementation of new FCA rules & UK regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in drafting FCA returns.
  • Assist in drafting periodic reports to the Board.
  • Maintain key documents, policies and procedures databases and registers.
• Advice and Training
  • Provide advice on LaSalles policies and procedures to colleagues from investment management, asset management and other departments.
  • Respond to questions relating to compliance systems and assist in resolution of technical queries.
  • Assist in development and delivery of compliance training.
• Other
  • Contribute to the work of the wider European Compliance and Risk Team.
  • Administer ACA Alpha on behalf of the UK Compliance Function.
  • Assist with research into regulatory and compliance issues.
  • Assist the Chief Compliance Officers UK and Europe with regulatory projects.
  • Assist in the review of marketing materials.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Law, Finance or Risk Management.
• Basic knowledge of the FCA rules.
• 1‑2 years of experience in compliance, financial crime or audit role.

Competencies

• Confident self‑starter.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to self‑manage, prioritise and work efficiently.
• Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Good communicator.
• Ability to competently leverage technology and AI.

LaSalles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) ​​is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.