Senior Compliance Specialist

Role Overview

Overview of 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.

Requirements

Essential

• 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
• 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.

Desirable

• 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.

Benefits

We believe great people do their best work when they feel supported, rewarded, and empowered to grow. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, finances, and life outside of work.

• 🌴 Time to Recharge
• 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
• 💰 Financial Wellbeing
• 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
• 🩺 Health & Wellbeing
• Life Insurance
• Healthcare platform including:
• Cashback on dental, optical & physio
• Virtual GP access
• Mental health and stress support helplines
• Additional wellbeing resources
• 👶 Family & Lifestyle Support
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible benefits that support everyday life
• 🚀 Growth & Career Development
• Career development and progression tools
• Opportunities to grow within a fast-scaling international business
• 🎉 A Great Team Culture

From sporting events and pub nights to seasonal celebrations and socials, we make time to connect and celebrate together. **Diversity & Inclusion 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. What’s next?

• We will review your application and come back to you as soon as possible.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
• Full background checks will be carried out on all successful candidates.