Financial Crime Compliance Senior Analyst

About Invest Engine

Invest Engine 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.

We’re looking for a Financial Crime Compliance Senior Analyst to join our Compliance / Financial Crime team, working closely with the MLRO (SMF
17).

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 Invest Engine’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.

• Support the MLRO in maintaining and enhancing Invest Engine’s financial crime framework across AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, SARs, and STORs
• Act as a 2
  
  LOD 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

• 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

• 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

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.

• 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.