Location: City of London (with flexibility across regional UK offices)
Salary: 30,000 – £34,000 per annum
About Us
We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented graduate to join our Compliance team as a Junior Compliance Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a sharp eye for regulation, a passion for governance, and a desire to ensure ethical standards are upheld in a fast-paced financial environment.
You will be at the heart of a highly regulated industry, working across business functions to ensure policies, processes and operations comply with legal and regulatory obligations. The role will provide hands-on exposure to risk assessment, monitoring programmes, internal investigations, and reporting, all while working alongside experienced compliance professionals.
This is not just a desk job. You’ll have real responsibility, contributing to meaningful projects and learning how compliance functions as a strategic pillar within financial services.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring internal procedures and policies for regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to FCA and PRA guidelines.
- Support the drafting and review of compliance documentation, including policies, risk registers and audit logs.
- Participate in internal audits and compliance checks, identifying areas of non-compliance or operational weakness.
- Help to deliver training and awareness campaigns to staff on compliance topics including anti-bribery, data protection, and conduct risk.
- Stay up to date with the latest regulatory developments and help communicate relevant updates across the business.
- Contribute to regulatory filings and help maintain records to satisfy audit requirements.
What We’re Looking For
- A degree (2:1 or higher) in Law, Finance, Business, Economics or a related discipline.
- Outstanding attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, ask questions, and challenge respectfully.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with professionalism and accuracy.
- Candidates must have completed or be working towards annual CPD hours relevant to financial regulation or compliance.
What We Offer
- A structured induction and training programme tailored to your development.
- Support towards gaining recognised compliance qualifications.
- Access to a CPD-accredited AML qualification to maintain and enhance your regulatory knowledge to progress to the AML department.
- A hybrid working model that supports a healthy work-life balance.
- Discretionary bonuses based on performance.
- Company pension, health insurance, and wellness support.
- Opportunities to progress within the compliance team or transition into specialist areas such as AML, data protection or conduct risk.
Application Process
To apply, submit a current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your motivation to work in compliance and how your skills align with the role. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process, including a competency-based panel and a practical scenario-based task.
Join Us
Step into a career where your curiosity, integrity, and professionalism will help shape how the financial world operates. If you’re ready to take on the challenge and grow into a trusted compliance professional, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
