Compliance Associate - International Corporate Bank £45k-£55k

City of London Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Compliance Manager in supporting the Bank's compliance function, adhering to all regulatory, financial, and core operational system requirements while maintaining an effective Compliance, AML, and Financial Crime framework. The Compliance Associate will support controls through regulatory monitoring, financial crime oversight, and continuous enhancement of policies and procedures.
  • Newly created role to strengthen the compliance function
  • International corporate bank with growing presence in UK market

About Our Client

Our client is a corporate bank with international exposure, including a growing presence in the London market. The firm provides a range of corporate banking, trade finance, and treasury services while maintaining strong governance and rigorous regulatory standards.

Job Description

  • Support the Compliance Manager in delivering and enhancing the annual Compliance Monitoring Programme and identifying regulatory risks across the Bank.
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance frameworks, including policies and procedures, while performing regulatory horizon scanning and impact assessments.
  • Provide compliance advisory support, contribute to regulatory submissions and senior management reporting, and help resolve internal and external compliance issues.
  • Work with the Deputy MLRO on Financial Crime oversight, including CDD, sanctions screening assurance, risk assessments, and control testing, and provide cover for the Compliance Manager when needed.
  • Support additional activities such as trade surveillance, monitoring (voice/e‑comms), reviewing policies, and completing ad‑hoc tasks or projects assigned by senior compliance leadership.

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in law, finance, risk, or a related field preferred, with professional compliance certifications (e.g., ICA, CAMS)
  • 1-4 years' experience in compliance ideally within a sell-side environment, with strong knowledge of regulatory and financial crime requirements.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret regulatory rules and identify compliance issues accurately.
  • Excellent report writing and communication abilities, with high integrity and sound professional judgement.

What's on Offer

  • Salary circa £45,000 to £55,000 per annum.
  • Comprehensive pension scheme.
  • Opportunities for professional development and internal growth.,
  • Supportive and professional working environment.



If you are a motivated Compliance Analyst looking for a rewarding role in London, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Bailey Michel
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6955234
Phone number
+442072692158

Job summary

Job function
Compliance
Subsector
Compliance Generalist
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Bailey Michel
Consultant phone
+442072692158
Job reference
JN-022026-6955234