Compliance Associate

About the role

The Compliance Operations Associate plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies across account management, payment processing, and risk mitigation.

Key responsibilities

• Account closures – manage the process ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Payment returns – investigate and resolve discrepancies, liaising with clients and institutions.
• Respond to RFIs – provide timely, accurate information to regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Add and confirm beneficiaries – conduct AML/KYC due diligence and maintain records.
• Handle SWIFT emails and recalls – manage communications and ensure swift responses.
• Risk assessment – participate in operational risk assessments and implement mitigation controls.
• Reporting – prepare regular compliance activity reports and maintain documentation.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience in compliance or operations within financial services.
• Familiarity with AML, KYC and related regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency with compliance software.
• Advanced use of MS Office Suite.
• Experience with SWIFT messaging system.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra birthday day.
• Holiday loyalty scheme and work‑abroad flexibility.
• Competitive pension via salary exchange and discretionary bonus.
• Financial education, planning and coaching platform.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan for London travel.
• Life insurance, dental/optical/physio cashback and virtual GP access.
• Enhanced parental leave, cycle‑to‑work scheme and flexible benefits.
• Career development tools and growth opportunities in a fast‑scaling international business.