Compliance Analyst

ThinkMarkets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ThinkMarkets in London seeks a Compliance Analyst to support regulatory obligations within an FCA-regulated environment. You will work with the Compliance team and key stakeholders to maintain effective controls and enable compliant business operations.

The role covers monitoring programmes, KYC onboarding, AML controls, sanctions screening, and regulatory submissions, ensuring clear records and timely reporting across ThinkMarkets' activities in the UK and overseas.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Compliance/AML/KYC in financial services.
• Experience in an FCA-regulated environment is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Compliance Monitoring Programme across business areas.
• Analyse data to identify trends and risks; escalate with recommendations.
• Provide day-to-day compliance guidance to stakeholders with proper records.
• Support client onboarding and ongoing due diligence processes.
• Support AML controls, including transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.
• Maintain compliance registers, logs, and policy review schedules.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and management information.
• Review financial promotions and client communications for regulatory alignment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Payments, Risk, Customer Support to resolve issues.
• Contribute to ad hoc compliance projects across onshore/offshore entities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/KYC expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

multitasking

Job description

ThinkMarketsis a global financial technology company, specializing in providing multi-asset trading solutions to thousands of clients around the world. With our flagshipThinkTraderplatform, we make it available for our clients to trade the world24-hoursa day. Our mission is to bridge the gap between traders, investors, and platforms by allowing access to global markets and thousands of products, thus providing our clients with the ability to trade the world in the palm of their hand. We use the latest technologies to give traders seamless access to our proprietary trading platforms.

We are looking for a Compliance Analyst to join our London Compliance team. This role is ideal for someone with experience in the online trading, Forex, CFD, fintech, or broader financial services industry, with a solid understanding of UK financial regulations, AML/KYC requirements, and financial crime prevention.

Working closely with the Compliance team and key stakeholders across the business, you will play an important role in supporting ThinkMarkets in meeting its regulatory obligations and maintaining effective compliance controls within an FCA-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of the Compliance Monitoring Programme, including thematic reviews, desk-based reviews, and compliance checks across relevant business areas.


• Analysecompliance data and management information toidentifytrends, potential risks, and areas for improvement, escalating issues whereappropriateand supporting practical recommendations.


• Provideday-to-day compliance guidance to internal stakeholders, responding to queries clearly and effectively whilemaintainingappropriate records.


• Support KYC, client onboarding, and ongoing customer due diligence processes, including the review of client documentation and escalation of potential compliance concerns.


• Support AML and financial crime controls, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and compliance investigations.


• Maintain compliance registers, logs, and trackers, including complaints, training records, regulatory obligations, and policy review schedules.


• Support the preparation of regulatory submissions, compliance reports, andmanagementinformation asrequired.


• Review financial promotions, marketing materials, and client communications to ensure alignment with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies.


• Work closely with Operations, Payments, Risk, Customer Support, and other internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve compliance-related matters.


• Contribute to ad hoc compliance projects and business initiatives, helping to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical, workable outcomes.


• Support compliance activities across ThinkMarkets' onshore and offshore entities andjurisdictions, asrequired.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a Compliance, AML, KYC, Financial Crime, or Regulatory Compliance role within the online trading, Forex, CFD, fintech, or financial services industry.


• Experience working within an FCA-regulated financial services environment is highly desirable.


• Good understanding of AML/CFT regulations, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and financial crime controls.


• Familiarity with the FCA Handbook and UK regulatory requirements.


• Knowledge of financial markets andleveragedtrading products, including Forex and CFDs.


• Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.