Compliance and Financial Crime - LJ Recruitment : Job Details

?? Harrow | ?? 12-Month FTC (Potential to go Permanent) | ?? £40,000 per annum | �? Fully Office-Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Compliance & Financial Crime professional to join a leading financial services institution in Harrow. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent, offering a competitive salary of £40,000 and a chance to play a pivotal role in a fast-paced, regulatory environment.

As Senior Associate - Compliance & Financial Crime, you will be responsible for second-line reviews of financial crime controls across key risk areas, including KYC, AML, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Fraud, and Market Abuse. You will support the Deputy Manager of Legal & Compliance and act as a key advisor to internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance and data protection matters.

• Provide second-line oversight of AML/CTF risk activities such as customer due diligence, screening, and monitoring.

• Conduct risk-based and thematic reviews, identifying and tracking remediation of any control weaknesses.

• Investigate suspicious activity and support the preparation of SARs to the NCA.

• Advise business units on AML/CTF matters, especially for high-risk customers and transactions.

• Analyze trends and prepare MI to support governance and decision-making.

• Support regulatory reporting and interactions with auditors and authorities.

• Act as a contact point for Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), breaches, and data protection training.

• Participate in governance forums and contribute to updates for senior management and the board.

? A Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field? 3-5 years' experience in AML compliance within a regulated financial institution? Strong knowledge of UK AML/CTF legislation and experience working in a Three Lines of Defence model? Professional certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA Diploma) is highly desirable? Strong interpersonal skills and confidence advising internal teams? Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable analyzing data and trends? High level of integrity, attention to detail, and excellent time management skills

• Competitive salary: £40,000 per annum

• Gain exposure to complex compliance and financial crime frameworks

• Work alongside experienced compliance professionals in a fully office-based environment

• Opportunity to transition into a permanent position after the initial 12-month FTC

• Located in Harrow, easily accessible and part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team

If you're a motivated compliance professional looking to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a high-impact compliance team that values integrity, professionalism, and proactive thinking.