Senior Compliance Analyst - 12 months Maternity Cover

The Opportunity Enigma Securities LTD, a leading international cryptocurrency and digital assets platform, is seeking a Senior Compliance Analyst to join its London compliance function on a 12-month maternity cover basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a high-impact operational leadership role within a fast-moving, globally active digital assets business, with a dynamic, supportive and highly collaborative working environment.

You will work closely with the Global Head of Compliance and MLRO, providing day-to-day leadership to the compliance team while maintaining hands-on responsibility for critical compliance activities including client onboarding, transaction monitoring and regulatory operations across the UK and internationally. The role offers great exposure, genuine autonomy, and the chance to shape compliance operations within a commercially driven, entrepreneurial organisation operating at the forefront of cryptocurrency regulation and innovation.

Job Description

• Act as the operational leader of the compliance function, coordinating team activities and advising on the full spectrum of compliance and financial crime matters.
• Lead and coordinate the compliance team's daily operations, assigning priorities and ensuring efficient workflow management.
• Oversee end-to-end client onboarding processes, including KYC, AML and enhanced due diligence procedures.
• Review client documentation, risk assessments and onboarding decisions in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage transaction monitoring activities, investigating alerts and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) where appropriate.
• Provide mentorship, guidance and escalation support to compliance team members.
• Support the Global Head of Compliance and MLRO on regulatory submissions, reporting and strategic compliance initiatives.
• Liaise with clients, internal stakeholders and business units to resolve compliance queries and facilitate compliant business growth.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FCA requirements, AML regulations and emerging cryptocurrency compliance frameworks.
• Contribute to compliance policy development, procedure enhancements and control improvements.
• Support regulatory examinations, audits and reviews with comprehensive documentation and analysis.
• Coordinate with international teams on cross-border compliance considerations and global regulatory developments.
• Identify, escalate and mitigate emerging compliance and financial crime risks.

While the role is primarily compliance focused, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to broader regulatory projects and strategic initiatives, reflecting the collaborative, in-house nature of the position.

About You

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in compliance within financial services, with demonstrable KYC/AML expertise.
• Strong grounding in UK AML regulations and FCA requirements.
• Proven experience coordinating/supervising compliance activities and team members.
• Confident managing client onboarding and transaction monitoring processes independently.
• Able to work autonomously with credibility at senior management level.
• Commercial, pragmatic and maintains a solutions focused approach to compliance challenges.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in cryptocurrency, digital assets, fintech or payments is highly desirable (but not essential).
• Professional qualifications (ICA Diploma, CAMS or equivalent) are advantageous.
• Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools and crypto-specific compliance frameworks is beneficial.
• Interest in operating within an international, multi-jurisdictional business environment.

What's on Offer

• A visible leadership role within a globally active cryptocurrency financial services firm.
• Direct access to senior compliance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exposure to cutting-edge compliance technology and blockchain monitoring tools.
• A collaborative, commercially minded compliance team at the forefront of digital assets regulation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 12-month fixed-term contract (with a view to extending if necessary).
• Long-term career development within a growing international business operating in an exciting, evolving sector.
• Salary Negotiable £45-60K.