Financial Crime Compliance Senior Analyst
About InvestEngine
InvestEngine is everything the modern investor should need. Unbeatable value, market-leading automation, and built for easy, long-term investing.
We’ve built a strong foundation, now with over £2 billion invested , award-winning service, and a passionate, high-calibre team — and we’re scaling fast. Operating in a regulated environment, doing things the right way is core to how we grow.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Financial Crime Compliance Senior Analyst to join our Compliance / Financial Crime team, working closely with the MLRO (SMF17) .
This is a hands-on, 2nd Line of Defence role where you’ll act as the MLRO’s principal operational support, helping to design, maintain, and continuously improve InvestEngine’s financial crime control framework. You’ll balance framework development with day-to-day execution , providing robust challenge to the first line and handling more complex financial crime matters.
The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment , is comfortable owning outcomes, and has a strong financial crime risk mindset .
You’ll play a key role in protecting the firm from regulatory, reputational, and legal risk , while enabling the business to grow safely and sustainably.
What You’ll Do
Support the MLRO in maintaining and enhancing InvestEngine’s financial crime framework across AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, SARs, and STORs
Act as a 2LOD escalation point for complex financial crime queries from the first line
Apply a risk-based, proportionate approach to financial crime controls and decision-making
Conduct risk-based thematic reviews and drive practical control improvements
Produce clear financial crime MI and reporting , including SAR/STOR analysis
Identify, escalate, and document material financial crime risks in a timely manner
What We’re Looking For
Experience in a financial crime or compliance role within a regulated environment
Strong working knowledge of UK AML / CTF regulations and FCA expectations
Confidence in providing constructive challenge to the first line
Experience handling or reviewing SARs and/or STORs
A proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to own outcomes and meet deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Knowledge of sanctions, POCA, or market abuse regulation
Experience with PEP identification and risk categorisation
Exposure to FCA thematic reviews, audits, or Skilled Person reviews
Experience working in a scaling or developing financial crime framework
Project or change delivery experience within compliance or risk
How We Work
We’re a lean, fast-moving team that values clarity, ownership, and transparency.
You’ll have the freedom to experiment, the responsibility to follow through, and the backing of a team that values clear thinking and open dialogue. We believe in solving problems at the root, not just treating the symptoms.
What We Offer
Impact from day one
You’ll take on meaningful work from the start, tackling real challenges that drive the stability, efficiency, and growth of our business.
Room to grow
As we scale, you’ll have opportunities to expand your responsibilities, influence how we work, and help shape our long-term direction.
Transparent and open culture
We share decisions openly, keep communication channels clear, and encourage collaboration across every part of the business.
Supportive, high-calibre team
Work alongside talented professionals who are experts in their fields — smart, driven, and generous with their knowledge.
Remote first and flexible
Work in the way that best suits you. We focus on results, not rigid hours, and trust you to manage your time effectively.
Our Hiring Process
Introductory call with our Talent team
Gamified cognitive assessment to understand how you think and problem-solve
Competency interview focused on your experience in operational risk and controls (may include a short task or case study)
Senior leadership interview to explore alignment with our culture, values, and strategic direction
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