Compliance Executive
Posted Today by McGregor Boyall
£33,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
City of London, London
Summary: The Compliance Executive role is with a professional services firm in the City of London, focusing on compliance activities within a collaborative team. This position is ideal for individuals early in their compliance careers, offering opportunities for development and progression. The role involves supporting compliance functions, conducting due diligence, and managing client onboarding processes. The firm seeks a candidate with a solid foundation in compliance and a keen interest in advancing their career in this field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the day-to-day compliance function across the business
- Reviewing and analysing data from AML systems and internal practice management platforms using Excel
- Conducting due diligence checks, including reviewing Companies House filings, and performing PEP and sanctions screenings, followed by analysis of findings
- Maintaining and updating AML records to ensure all checks and documentation are accurately recorded
- Managing the client onboarding process, including issuing digital ID requests and collecting required documentation
- Ensuring new client onboarding is completed accurately and efficiently, and performing periodic reviews of existing clients to keep records up to date
- Setting up and maintaining client records within internal systems, ensuring all compliance and AML procedures are followed
- Supporting the implementation and integration of new technology solutions, including digital onboarding tools, in collaboration with internal teams
- Assisting senior team members with ongoing compliance projects and initiatives
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to support compliance-related queries
Key Skills:
- Minimum of 1 year's experience within a compliance or AML-focused role
- Experience gained within a professional services environment
- Strong understanding of compliance principles and AML processes
- Experience with client onboarding and due diligence checks
- Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse data
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team
- Strong academic background, including A-levels and GCSEs (or equivalent)
- Demonstrable interest in building a long-term career in compliance
Salary (Rate): £33000 yearly
City: City of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
- £30000 - £33000 per annum
- City of London, London
- Permanent
Job Title: Compliance Executive
Salary: Up to £33,000
Location: City of London (Five days on site for the first four weeks, 3 days hybrid working thereafter)
We are working with a well-established professional services firm based in the City of London, who are looking to hire a Compliance Assistant to join their small, close-knit team. This is a replacement hire due to a recent departure and an excellent opportunity for someone early in their compliance career who is keen to develop and progress within the field.
The Role
You will join a collaborative compliance team of five (currently four) and support the delivery of compliance activities across the business. The firm operates within a professional services environment, with a strong focus on areas such as wealth management, so prior exposure to similar sectors would be highly beneficial.
This role is suited to someone with a solid foundation in compliance who is looking to build on their experience in a supportive and professional setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the day-to-day compliance function across the business
- Reviewing and analysing data from AML systems and internal practice management platforms using Excel
- Conducting due diligence checks, including reviewing Companies House filings, and performing PEP and sanctions screenings, followed by analysis of findings
- Maintaining and updating AML records to ensure all checks and documentation are accurately recorded
- Managing the client onboarding process, including issuing digital ID requests and collecting required documentation
- Ensuring new client onboarding is completed accurately and efficiently, and performing periodic reviews of existing clients to keep records up to date
- Setting up and maintaining client records within internal systems, ensuring all compliance and AML procedures are followed
- Supporting the implementation and integration of new technology solutions, including digital onboarding tools, in collaboration with internal teams
- Assisting senior team members with ongoing compliance projects and initiatives
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to support compliance-related queries
Key Requirements (Essential)
- Minimum of 1 year's experience within a compliance or AML-focused role
- Experience gained within a professional services environment
- Strong understanding of compliance principles and AML processes
- Experience with client onboarding and due diligence checks
- Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse data
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team
- Strong academic background, including A-levels and GCSEs (or equivalent)
- Demonstrable interest in building a long-term career in compliance
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.