Compliance Officer

Empresaria Group plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank is seeking a Compliance Officer for their London branch. This role involves supporting compliance matters, ensuring regulatory obligations are met, and collaborating with a team. Suitable candidates may have a background in compliance, AML, or financial crime prevention. The position offers a salary range of £40,000 - £55,000, with hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Supportive compliance team

Varied and meaningful work

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, AML, KYC, or financial crime prevention.
• Background in retail banking or compliance-related roles.
• Strong work ethic and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Legal & Compliance with compliance matters.
• Assist with compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Review escalations and advise on high-risk customers.
• Contribute to policy reviews and training.

Skills

Compliance

AML

KYC

Financial crime prevention

Retail banking experience

Education

Legal qualification or AML certification

Job description

Compliance Officer - Banking

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

Location: London - Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home)

A leading international bank is seeking a Compliance Officer to join its London branch. This is an urgent hire for a collaborative and proactive individual who can bring value through their approach, adaptability, and ability to work well with others.

The role

You'll support the Head of Legal & Compliance across financial crime compliance and general compliance matters, ensuring the bank meets its regulatory obligations. Duties include:

• Assisting with compliance monitoring, testing, and reporting
• Reviewing escalations, advising on high-risk customers and PEPs
• Supporting regulatory reporting (RegData, SCV, CRS)
• Contributing to policy reviews, training, and horizon scanning
• Maintaining ethical standards in line with UK banking regulations

About you

We're open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including:

• Compliance, AML, KYC, financial crime prevention
• Retail banking or relationship management with compliance exposure

A legal qualification or AML certification is beneficial but not essential. The key is a strong work ethic, decision-making ability, and willingness to collaborate.

Why join?

• Be part of a supportive compliance team
• Exposure to varied and meaningful work
• Salary range reflects flexibility in level of experience

If you have the skills, attitude, and drive, we want to hear from you. Apply today to be considered