Compliance Officer – £100k + Benefits –Investment Management (London)

A global investment firm is looking to hire a Compliance Associate into its London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Compliance Officer to join a high-performing, international team within a well-established firm managing over $50bn in assets for institutional and UHNW clients.

The Compliance Offier role is broad, covering core compliance responsibilities with a particular focus on financial crime. As a Compliance Officer, you’ll be supporting the firm’s regulatory obligations across the UK and wider jurisdictions, gaining exposure to a global compliance framework and a collaborative culture.

This position is ideal for a Compliance Officer with a solid foundation in compliance who is ready to step into a high-impact, front-footed role with real room for development and long-term progression.

Key Aspects of the Compliance Officer Role:

• Contribute to the firm’s approach on AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, and broader financial crime matters as a Compliance Officer
• Provide regulatory guidance on key frameworks including MiFID II, AIFMD, Market Abuse, and related UK/European regulations
• Help shape internal compliance processes, procedures, and policies as regulations evolve, supporting the compliance team
• Support regulatory submissions and ongoing engagement with the FCA as part of your compliance duties
• Work closely with international colleagues on cross-border compliance initiatives
• Provide input into compliance training and awareness across the business

What you’ll need to be considered for the Compliance Officer role:

• Around 7 years’ experience in a compliance role, ideally within asset or wealth management
• Strong working knowledge of UK and European regulatory frameworks relevant to a Compliance Officer withing the buy side
• Hands-on experience in financial crime (AML, CTF, sanctions, ABC)
• Confident working with stakeholders across the business — excellent communication skills are key for this Compliance Officer role
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable juggling varied workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel and analytical skills are a bonus

Why This Compliance Officer Role?

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking firm known for its high standards, global presence, and inclusive culture. The compliance function is closely aligned across regions, offering genuine exposure to international best practice and clear progression routes for a Compliance Associate ready to take the next step in their career.

If you’re an ambitious Compliance Officer looking for your next challenge, I’d be happy to share more details or set up a confidential chat.