Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Optima Recruitment; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based financial services provider is seeking a Compliance Officer to support financial crime and privacy compliance. The role includes monitoring AML, conducting KYC checks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have 1-3+ years' experience in compliance or data protection. This full-time position offers hybrid working, free parking, and 25 days of annual leave that increases with service.

Benefits

Free parking

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Referral bonus of £100

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in financial crime, compliance, or data protection.
• Detail-oriented with discretion in handling sensitive data.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance monitoring and reviews on AML and sanctions screening reports.
• Investigate potential suspicious activity and escalate where necessary.
• Assist with KYC checks for higher-risk customers.

Skills

Financial crime experience

Compliance knowledge

Data protection awareness

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Join our client, a UK-based regulated financial services provider supporting financial crime and privacy compliance functions. This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone with experience in AML, data protection, or regulatory operations.

• £35,000
• Epsom
• Full time, hybrid working
• Free parking
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance monitoring and reviews across AML and sanctions screening reports on a rolling schedule.
• Investigate potential suspicious activity using internal data systems and escalate where appropriate.
• Conduct screening activities in response to updated sanctions notices.
• Assist with KYC checks for higher-risk customers and support fraud-related investigations.
• Help fulfil obligations under UK data protection laws, including subject access requests.
• Maintain internal compliance logs, risk matrices, and registers to support audit readiness.
• Contribute to the production of internal MI and regulatory reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Legal and Data Protection.

Candidate Profile

• Background in financial crime, compliance, or data protection (1-3+ years).
• Detail-oriented and able to manage sensitive data with discretion.
• Comfortable working independently in a regulated environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset and a proactive, collaborative attitude.

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