Compliance Associate - KYC

Compliance Associate – KYC (Gibraltar)

Gibraltar | Compliance | Financial Services

Compliance Associate – KYC (Gibraltar) is a mid-level compliance role with a regulated financial services firm, focusing on KYC, AML and client onboarding for institutional, professional and retail clients across Gibraltar and London. This Compliance Associate KYC Gibraltar opportunity offers ownership, stakeholder exposure and strong progression within financial services.

The Opportunity

As a Compliance Associate – KYC, you will support the Compliance function with a primary focus on KYC, AML and client onboarding across a diverse client base. You’ll work closely with the Group Head of Compliance and colleagues in both Gibraltar and the UK, supporting the Compliance Monitoring Programme and helping ensure the firm meets its regulatory obligations while delivering a strong client experience.

This Compliance Associate KYC Gibraltar role is ideal for a mid-level compliance or KYC professional who enjoys a hands-on position in an entrepreneurial financial services environment and wants regular exposure to institutional and high-net-worth clients.

Key Responsibilities

·      Lead KYC checks and customer due diligence for new and existing institutional, professional and retail clients.

·      Manage end-to-end client onboarding in line with internal policies, procedures and regulatory standards.

·      Perform risk assessments and high-risk account reviews, ensuring appropriate escalation and documentation.

·      Respond to internal and external queries on KYC, AML, documentation requirements and onboarding status.

·      Support the Compliance Monitoring Programme, completing regular reviews over business activities and records.

·      Track, follow up and help remediate any compliance findings or control gaps.

·      Contribute to compliance training for front-office and operations teams, particularly around due diligence, customer service, complaints and consumer duty.

·      Assist with audits and regulatory enquiries, preparing information and maintaining accurate records.

·      Collaborate with Compliance colleagues in London to ensure tasks, reports and regulatory returns are delivered on time and to a high standard.

·      Support ad-hoc compliance projects and process improvements as the business grows.

Key Requirements

·      Experience as a Compliance Associate, KYC Analyst, AML Analyst or Client Onboarding Specialist within financial services or a similar regulated environment.

·      Strong understanding of KYC, AML, customer due diligence, risk profiling and ongoing monitoring.

·      Exposure to KYC / onboarding and screening tools (for example World-Check, GBG, LexisNexis or similar) is advantageous.

·      Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FATF, AMLR, GDPR and related regulatory expectations.

·      High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation, data and record-keeping.

·      Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small, hands-on compliance team.

·      Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging front-office, operations and external stakeholders.

·      Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple onboarding and KYC cases simultaneously.

·      Personal integrity, sound judgement and a commitment to high legal, regulatory and ethical standards.

What’s on Offer

·      Opportunity to join a regulated financial services firm with strong growth and an international footprint.

·      Mid-level compliance role with ownership over KYC and client onboarding processes.

·      Close collaboration with senior stakeholders across Gibraltar and London.

·      Gibraltar-based position within a lean, entrepreneurial team.

·      Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Interview Process

·      Stage 1: Introductory discussion with internal stakeholder(s).

·      Stage 2: In-depth interview with the Group Head of Compliance and relevant leaders.

·      Stage 3: Final interviews with senior management.

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