Risk & Compliance Associate

Job description

Risk & Compliance Associate

Tasks

The role involves day-to-day compliance monitoring for our UK operations and supporting coordination with EU subsidiaries. The role is closely tied to deal activities, provides advice on regulatory matters, oversees onboarding processes, monitors conduct and conflicts of interest, and ensures compliance with UK and EU regulatory requirements.

Focus areas of work

• Advisory & Transactions: The primary point of contact for deal teams regarding MiFID II, MAR, COBS, and conduct of business issues.
• Engagement Oversight: Ensuring compliance with internal controls and approval processes.
• Information & Conflict Management: Handling confidential information, maintaining information barriers.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in compliance, risk, or regulatory advisory within the financial sector, law (financial regulation), or consulting (financial compliance).
• Experience with onboarding, engagement letters, approvals, and transaction support.
• Knowledge of MiFID II, MAR, FCA regulations, GDPR, and AML/KYC.
• A solid understanding of financial instruments and strong knowledge of securitization structures (ABS, MBS, CLOs, credit-linked transactions).

Desirable qualifications

• Cross-border regulatory experience, tied agents, or transit.
• Experience in compliance security or framework design.

Features

• Commercial, pragmatic, and confident when interacting with front-office staff.
• Very organized and detail-oriented.
• Collaboration and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.