Graduate Trainee, Financial Crime

Marex; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative financial services platform as a Graduate Trainee in Financial Crime Compliance. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to embark on a transformative journey, participating in a comprehensive Graduate Programme designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge. Engage with a supportive team, participate in continuous training, and build a robust professional network. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the financial sector while adhering to high standards of integrity and compliance. If you are self-motivated, eager to learn, and ready to tackle challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required, preferably in finance or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Crime team in governance and policy production.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and internal policies.
• Contribute to risk management processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office skills

Basic understanding of financial markets

Education

Undergraduate degree with a minimum 2:1 grade

Job description

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Marex Overview

Marex Group plc (NASDAQ: MRX) is a diversified global financial services platform providing essential liquidity, market access, and infrastructure services to clients across energy, commodities, and financial markets. The group offers services in clearing, agency and execution, market making, and hedging and investment solutions. With access to 60 exchanges and a presence in over 40 offices worldwide, Marex serves a broad range of clients including commodity producers, traders, banks, hedge funds, and asset managers. For more information visit www.marex.com.

Marex Graduate Programme

Embark on a transformative journey with Marex's Full-Time Graduate Programme, designed to empower Analysts. Participate in the 'Backpack to Briefcase' bootcamp to understand financial services, Marex's purpose, and strategic priorities. Post-bootcamp, join your team, engage in continuous training, and expand your network through workshops, insight events, and series hosted by senior leaders. From day one, connect with fellow graduates and build lasting relationships.

Role Summary

The Graduate Trainee will join the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) function, part of the second line of defence, ensuring Marex's compliance with laws and standards related to financial crime and sanctions. This generalist role involves supporting the implementation and assurance of the financial crime framework and engaging with key stakeholders across the business.

Overall Responsibilities

1. Supporting the Financial Crime team in governance, policy production, risk assessments, monitoring, advisory, training, management information, assurance, and business change initiatives.
2. Ensuring compliance with FCA regulations and internal policies.
3. Acting with integrity, demonstrating high standards of conduct, and adhering to the FCA’s Code of Conduct.
4. Reporting breaches and escalating risk events promptly.
5. Contributing to risk management processes.

Competencies & Skills

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to present complex information clearly.
• Self-motivated, proactive problem-solver, eager to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented, and adaptable under pressure.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Willingness to undertake formal financial crime training.
• Basic understanding of financial markets is advantageous.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum 2:1 grade.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Interest in financial crime and compliance.

Company Values

• Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Developing Our People, and being Adaptable and Nimble.

Conduct Rules

• Act with integrity, due skill, care, diligence, and cooperate with regulators.
• Prioritize customer interests and market standards.