Description

Compliance Associate / Analyst

City of London

Permanent

Hybrid (4/1 split)

cer Financial are working alongside a bank who are based in the City of London. They are seeking a Compliance Associate / Analyst to work with them on a permanent basis.

The responsibilities of the candidate will include:

1. Support delivery of the Compliance Monitoring Programme in line with Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority requirements
2. Identify and monitor regulatory and financial crime risks across the business
3. Assist in developing compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures
4. Conduct horizon scanning and assess regulatory changes
5. Provide compliance advice and support reporting and regulatory submissions
6. Help investigate and resolve compliance issues
7. Support financial crime activities (CDD, sanctions, risk assessments, control testing) alongside the Deputy MLRO
8. Contribute to trade surveillance, communications monitoring, and policy reviews
9. Provide cover for the Compliance Manager and assist with ad hoc projects

The successful candidate will have:

1. Bachelor's degree in law, finance, risk or related discipline preferred
2. Professional qualification (e.g., ICA, CAMS, or equivalent) an advantage although not essential
3. 1-3 years of experience in compliance within wholesale banking and/or trade finance
4. A good understanding of regulatory rules/laws, industry issues and business operations
5. Knowledge of financial crime and regulatory requirements