Compliance Specialist

CSC; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in business and legal services seeks a Compliance Specialist in London. The role focuses on supporting the Compliance team with KYC processes and financial crime reporting, requiring strong attention to detail and compliance knowledge. Candidates should have 3-4 years of experience and a relevant degree, thriving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a compliance role.
• Extensive knowledge of KYC procedures for client identification.
• Strong adherence to compliance policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily KYC review processes.
• Monitoring data entry for accurate client data.
• Supporting escalation of high-risk cases.

Skills

KYC procedures

Compliance policies

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Three-year degree or equivalent

Tools

LexisNexis Bridger Insight XG

Refinitiv World-Check One

Job description

Compliance Specialist
London
Shared services
Permanent

CSC is the world’s leading provider of business, legal, tax, and digital brand services to companies around the globe. Our clients include many of the Fortune 500, FTSE 100, CAC 40, and DAX 30 companies.

The Capital Markets Europe team is a division that provides our institutional clients with a comprehensive range of specialist debt and capital markets administration services.

The role involves supporting the Compliance team in a second line of defense capacity, focusing on customer onboarding, KYC requirements, and financial crime reporting. The ideal candidate is a motivated, inquisitive professional with experience in Client Onboarding, AML investigations, and knowledge of trust services regulations. A customer and team-focused attitude, along with ambition and energy, will help the candidate thrive in our dynamic, rapidly-growing business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Compliance team with daily KYC review processes and obligations.
• Monitoring data entry and preparing internal reports to ensure accurate client data in KYC systems.
• Updating internal databases to track KYC review deadlines based on risk levels.
• Supporting escalation of high-risk cases (PEPs, sanctions, adverse media) following a risk-based approach.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across jurisdictions to align UK policies with global standards.
• Implementing monitoring programs, including sample testing, to verify the completeness and accuracy of CDD data, and reporting findings for remediation.
• Supporting screening processes for PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media.
• Understanding capital markets structures and products to advise on risk mitigation.
• Contributing to policy and procedure enhancements.
• Maintaining compliance licenses and ensuring regulatory guidance is followed.
• Assisting with other financial crime tasks and projects.
• Training new staff and first line of defense personnel.

Required skills, experience, and qualifications:

• 3-4 years of experience in a compliance role.
• Three-year degree or equivalent educational qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of KYC procedures for client identification and verification.
• Experience with CDD requirements for corporate, partnership, and trust entities.
• Strong adherence to compliance policies and procedures.
• Understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing typologies.
• Experience with monitoring solutions like LexisNexis Bridger Insight XG or Refinitiv World-Check One.
• Ability to manage high volumes of work with attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Conscientious, diligent, and professional communication skills across all levels of the firm.