Compliance Associate - Financial Services

Associate – Central ComplianceLocation: Glasgow (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Finance, Risk, Regulatory & Financial Crime | Type: Permanent

Support critical compliance activities at the heart of a global financial institution

The RoleWe are seeking an Associate to join the Central Compliance team, supporting core compliance activities within a dynamic investment banking environment. This is an opportunity to build expertise in a high-impact control function, working across multiple regions and regulatory frameworks while contributing to the integrity and governance of the organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Undertake compliance monitoring and reviews across key areas including conduct, inside information, and desk-based assessments

• Support and lead internal investigations into potential misconduct, maintaining objectivity and confidentiality

• Partner with senior compliance leadership across EMEA and Asia to support registrations, certifications, and training activities

• Manage processes relating to Outside Business Activities (OBAs), personal account dealing, and employee trading

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years’ experience in financial services within compliance, risk, operations, or a related control function

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate work in a regulated environment

• Effective time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• A proactive and inquisitive approach, with the confidence to identify improvement opportunities

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across varying levels of seniority

Bonus Points For

• Experience supporting compliance activities within investment banking or capital markets

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements across EMEA or global jurisdictions

• Exposure to investigations or employee conduct-related processes

• Knowledge of personal account dealing or employee trading frameworks

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-control environment

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions

• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture

• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications

• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services

• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.

• Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.

• Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.

• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.

• Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 hours of training annually plus a dedicated business coach from day one.

Inclusion at CapcoWe’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Talent AcquisitionAt Capco, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support and enhance several parts of talent acquisition. This includes using AI-enabled features within LinkedIn to help source potential candidates, speeding up routine recruitment communications such as emails, and creating compelling, brand-aligned job postings that accurately reflect role requirements. AI is also used in interview scheduling to improve efficiency.

AI is used as a support tool only. All hiring decisions are made by talent acquisition and hiring teams.