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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Specialist to join IFX’s Financial Crime Compliance function (Second Line of Defence). This is a high-impact role within the Client Risk Oversight team, responsible for providing independent oversight, challenge, and assurance over client onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and financial crime controls. The role offers significant exposure to high-risk corporate, institutional, and fintech/intermediary client relationships.

Responsibilities

Perform independent quality assurance (QA) reviews of KYC onboarding and periodic review files
Validate the effectiveness of 1LoD control execution, including control testing outputs
Identify control weaknesses, systemic issues, and remediation actions
Produce actionable management information (MI) and trend analysis
Review, challenge, and approve high-risk onboarding and ongoing monitoring escalations
Conduct in-depth EDD investigations on complex client relationships
Draft robust, audit-ready risk assessments and escalation papers
Escalate material cases to senior management, including MLRO/DMLRO where required
Lead the onboarding and review of intermediary (fintech) client relationships
Conduct on-site compliance monitoring visits and desktop reviews
Assess client AML frameworks, governance standards, and operational controls
Provide clear recommendations on risk acceptance and mitigation
Perform control testing over 2LoD controls and compliance frameworks
Support thematic reviews and deep dives into key financial crime risk areas
Identify gaps and contribute to strengthening the control environment
Deliver AML / KYC / sanctions training to operational and commercial teams
Act as a trusted advisor to Sales, KYC, and wider business stakeholders
Support embedding of a strong compliance culture
Draft high-quality escalations, committee papers, and Board reporting inputs
Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) where required
Support governance forums (e.g. high-risk committees / working groups)
Support the development and enhancement of AML/KYC policies and procedures, QA frameworks and methodologies, and risk appetite and controls documentation
Contribute to regulatory change initiatives and compliance projects

Requirements

Strong experience in AML/Financial Crime Compliance, ideally within a regulated financial services firm
Deep understanding of KYC / CDD / EDD processes, Sanctions, PEP screening, and adverse media
Experience reviewing and challenging high-risk or complex client cases
Proven ability to draft escalation papers, risk assessments, and SARs
Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to apply risk-based judgement
A true team player with a winning mentality and strong work ethic committed to continuous improvement and high performance
Adaptable, tenacious and flexible who can perform under pressure
Solid experience in a 2LoD Compliance role
Experience with fintech / intermediary clients (PSPs, EMIs, platforms)
Strong understanding of Corporate and Institutional clients
Experience conducting compliance monitoring / on-site reviews
Experience in policy drafting and governance reporting
Proven track record in project management and stakeholder engagement
Strong understanding of risk and controls frameworks
Eligible to work in the UK

Skills

AML/Financial Crime Compliance
KYC / CDD / EDD processes
Sanctions
PEP screening
Adverse media
Risk assessments
SARs
Analytical skills
Written communication skills
Verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Risk-based judgement
Team player
Work ethic
Continuous improvement
High performance
Adaptability
Tenacity
Flexibility
Ability to perform under pressure
Fintech / intermediary clients
Corporate and Institutional clients
Compliance monitoring / on-site reviews
Policy drafting
Governance reporting
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Risk and controls frameworks

Location

London

Work Type

Permanent
Full Time

Experience Level

Senior

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
An extra day off for your birthday
Holiday loyalty scheme rewarding long-term service
Work abroad scheme for added flexibility
Competitive pension scheme via salary exchange
Annual discretionary bonus scheme (eligible after probation)
Financial education, planning & coaching platform
Interest-free Season Ticket Loan for London travel
Salary exchange nursery fee scheme
Life Insurance
Healthcare platform including: Cashback on dental, optical & physio, Virtual GP access, Mental health and stress support helplines, Additional wellbeing resources
Enhanced parental leave
Cycle to work scheme
Flexible benefits that support everyday life
Career development and progression tools
Opportunities to grow within a fast-scaling international business
Social events

About the Company

IFX’s Financial Crime Compliance function (Second Line of Defence)
Fast-scaling international business

Equal Opportunity

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their background, identity or experiences. By embracing diverse perspectives and promoting equity, we aim to create an environment where all employees can perform and reach their full potential.