Compliance Assistant - Investment Manager

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is seeking a Compliance Assistant to support its compliance functions. The role offers a competitive salary between £45,000 to £55,000 and extensive benefits, including a pension scheme and professional qualification support. The ideal candidate will have a degree and 2-4 years of compliance experience in FCA-regulated environments. This permanent position promises opportunities for professional development within a respected organisation.

Benefits

Comprehensive pension scheme

Bonus

Qualification support (ICA & CISI)

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in FCA-regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience in compliance frameworks and regulatory processes.
• Strong interest in investment management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key representative of the Compliance Department.
• Support the Compliance Monitoring Programme and maintain key logs.
• Assist with maintaining the Central Compliance System.
• Investigate onboarding results and support ongoing CDD.
• Manage eLearning modules and contribute to MI reporting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive

Education

Degree educated

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

• Permanent Compliance Assistant role
• Award-winning investment manager in Central London

About Our Client

This opportunity is with an award-winning, medium-sized investment manager based in Central London. The company is focused on delivering long-term and sustainable investment services across several internal divisions.

Job Description

• Compliance Advocacy & Coordination: Act as a key representative of the Compliance Department, promoting its value and coordinating team activities, including policy updates.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Support the Compliance Monitoring Programme and maintain key logs/registers (e.g. breaches, complaints, FCA interactions).
• System & Data Management: Assist with maintaining the Central Compliance System (MCO), regulatory submissions, and dashboards (monthly monitoring and Consumer Duty).
• Financial Crime Oversight: Investigate onboarding results, monitor screening alerts (PEPs, sanctions), and support ongoing CDD for existing relationships.
• Training & MI: Manage eLearning modules, analyse training data, and contribute to MI reporting and staff compliance engagement.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate should have:

• Education: Degree educated with a strong interest in investment management and a desire to grow as a generalist compliance professional.
• Compliance & Financial Crime Experience: 2-4 years experience in FCA-regulated environments with hands‑on experience in compliance frameworks, monitoring, and regulatory processes.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficient in handling large data sets with preferred skills in Excel and PowerBI; familiar with verification systems and compliance platforms.
• Core Competencies: Detail‑oriented, well‑organised, with strong time management and communication skills; proactive and accountable in approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000.
• Comprehensive pension scheme + bonus + qualification support (ICA & CISI).
• Opportunity to be part of a professional and growing organisation in London.
• A permanent position with room for professional growth.

If you are ready to make an impact in the financial services industry and contribute to a respected organisation in London, we encourage you to apply today.