Junior Risk & Compliance Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee FX accounts and trading activities to identify rule violations, unusual patterns, and risk exposure.

• Examine flagged accounts and escalate concerns with detailed, well-documented reports.

• Assist with KYC/AML onboarding processes, sanctions and PEP screenings, as well as ongoing due diligence.

• Aid in upholding compliance policies, procedures, and controls that align with UK and EU regulations.

• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly risk and compliance reports for management review.

• Monitor regulatory changes from authorities like the FCA and ESMA, highlighting their implications for the FX business.

• Support GDPR and UK GDPR compliance regarding the management and storage of client data.

• Maintain audit-ready records and assist in responding to internal audits and requests from regulators or partners.

• Collaborate with FX, Support, and Operations teams to swiftly resolve compliance inquiries.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, law, business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• 0–2 years of experience in risk, compliance, financial operations, or a similar analytical capacity; internships are considered.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Proficiency in working with data in Excel or Google Sheets.

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing in English.

• Possess good judgment and integrity.

• Comfort in handling confidential information.

• Capability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Basic knowledge of FX markets, leverage, and retail trading concepts.

• Familiarity with MiFID II, UK Money Laundering Regulations, or EU AML frameworks.

• Experience in a brokerage, proprietary trading, or other regulated financial services environment.

• Proficiency with SQL, dashboards, or reporting tools.

• Working towards a compliance qualification such as ICA or ACAMS.

• Knowledge of additional European languages is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Remote-friendly and dynamic work environment.

• Direct involvement in daily risk and compliance operations.

• Exposure to various aspects of risk, compliance, product, and operations.

• Opportunity to learn from seasoned risk and compliance experts and senior team members.

• Increased ownership and autonomy in your role.

• Chance to contribute to the establishment of a new FX team and create a secure, trusted trading experience.