Financial Crime Executive

Financial Crime Executive

Department:      Compliance

Reporting to:      Head of Compliance, CFD

About CMC Markets:

CMC Markets is a global leader in CFD trading and share investing. Our vision is to provide the ultimate online trading experience so everyone can achieve their financial potential. Since our launch in London in 1989, we’ve expanded globally with offices across Europe and Asia Pacific. Over 1.2 million clients make 67 million trades with us every year, and we’re still growing.

Why you’ll love working at CMC Markets:

Growth: LinkedIn learning, internal opportunities, intensive training and support from the L&D team. Team: You’ll work alongside a collaborative and diverse team with supportive Team Leader that all value an amazing workplace culture. Social: We have our own in-house Culture Club that organises a bunch of activities such as: parties, dinners, networking events, sports etc.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Financial Crime Executive will support the SG Compliance Team in executing daily business as usual (BAU) tasks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies on internal fraud controls and risk management. This role involves monitoring, investigating, and reporting suspicious activities related to CFD trading and other financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily transaction monitoring for suspicious activities across CFDs and related products during the onboarding due diligence process of account opening.
• Review alerts generated by surveillance systems and escalated cases as necessary.
• Conduct initial investigations on potential financial crime risks, including fraud, market abuse, and money laundering.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of investigations and outcomes.
• Support the preparation of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for submission to regulators.
• Assist in periodic reviews of client accounts for compliance with AML/KYC requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve compliance-related queries and issues.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory standards at all times.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) are an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes quickly.
• 0-2 years of experience in financial crime compliance, AML, or related fields.
• Internship experience in compliance or financial services will be considered.

COMPETENCIES

• Financial Crime & AML Knowledge
• Investigative & Case Management Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving Ability
• Professional Integrity & Ethics
• Learning Agility

CMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and can do their best work. We don’t just value differences and unique perspectives, we seek them out and we invite them in, because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone.

The Company reserves the right to review, alter and amend job descriptions from time to time in line with business requirements.