# Compliance Associate

> Eightcap · London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-04-02

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Legal & Regulatory

## Description

We are looking for a proactive Compliance Associate to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a high-impact, generalist role where you will serve as the strategic "right hand" to our SMF 16/17, helping to navigate the complexities of our regulatory landscape.

The ideal candidate thrives on autonomy and possesses a deep understanding of Regulatory Compliance, AML, and Financial Crime specifically within the CFD sector. If you are a results-driven professional who enjoys the pace of a fast-moving environment and takes initiative from day one, we want to hear from you.

**This is not an onboarding/KYC role and previous regulatory compliance & AML/ Financial Crime experience at an FCA authorised investment firm is essential to be considered for the role.**

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   **Regulatory Framework & Governance:** Maintain and update compliance policies, manage regulatory change (horizon scanning), and lead specialized projects.
-   **Monitoring & Surveillance:** Oversight of trade surveillance and transaction monitoring to detect market abuse and identify suspicious activity.
-   **Financial Crime & AML:** Investigate SARs/STORs and conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients and professional opt-up applications.
-   **Regulatory Reporting:** Manage FCA Directory updates, certifications, and the timely submission of regulatory returns via RegData.
-   **Business Advisory:** Serve as a subject matter expert by advising the business, reviewing financial promotions, and delivering firm-wide compliance and AML training.
-   **Reporting & Accountability:** Prepare monthly MI and Board reports, handle FOS complaints, and oversee the maintenance of all compliance registers.

## Requirements

-   2-3 years minimum generalist experience, ideally gained from a CFD background.
-   Proven experience managing both Regulatory Compliance (Advisory, Monitoring, Policy) and Financial Crime (AML, KYC, EDD, Transaction Monitoring) workflows.
-   Hands-on experience preparing and submitting regulatory returns via the FCA RegData platform and maintaining the FCA Directory/Connect systems.
-   Ability to monitor transactions and trades to spot Market Abuse or money laundering, and experience drafting reports (STORs/SARs) for regulators.
-   Professional qualifications such as CISI Investment Compliance Diploma would be highly advantageous!

## Benefits

At Eightcap, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to be themselves and supported to reach their full potential.

Working here means operating in a real-time global environment, where decisions matter and impact is visible. But it also means being part of a culture that values collaboration, growth and balance.

A rewarding career is about more than daily tasks. It’s about feeling valued, supported and challenged in the right ways.

We offer a number of benefits at Eightcap, including:

-   26 days’ holiday
-   Aviva workplace pension
-   Vitality private health insurance
-   Ongoing investment in your career development
-   Parental leave
-   Staff referral bonus program
-   Collaborative team culture
-   Ongoing investment in your career development, including technical and professional training
-   Being part of an exciting new project for the company
-   Regular social activities

## Apply

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