Eightcap Pty Ltd.

We are looking for a proactive Compliance Associate to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a high-impact, generalist role where you will serve as the strategic "right hand" to our SMF 16/17, helping to navigate the complexities of our regulatory landscape. The ideal candidate thrives on autonomy and possesses a deep understanding of Regulatory Compliance, AML, and Financial Crime specifically within the CFD sector. If you are a results-driven professional who enjoys the pace of a fast-moving environment and takes initiative from day one, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Framework & Governance: Maintain and update compliance policies, manage regulatory change (horizon scanning), and lead specialized projects. Monitoring & Surveillance: Oversight of trade surveillance and transaction monitoring to detect market abuse and identify suspicious activity. Financial Crime & AML: Investigate SARs/STORs and conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients and professional opt up applications. Regulatory Reporting: Manage FCA Directory updates, certifications, and the timely submission of regulatory returns via RegData. Business Advisory: Serve as a subject matter expert by advising the business, reviewing financial promotions, and delivering firm-wide compliance and AML training. Reporting & Accountability: Prepare monthly MI and Board reports, handle FOS complaints, and oversee the maintenance of all compliance registers. 2-3 years minimum generalist experience, ideally gained from a CFD background. Proven experience managing both Regulatory Compliance (Advisory, Monitoring, Policy) and Financial Crime (AML, KYC, EDD, Transaction Monitoring) workflows. Hands on experience preparing and submitting regulatory returns via the FCA RegData platform and maintaining the FCA Directory/Connect systems. Ability to monitor transactions and trades to spot Market Abuse or money laundering, and experience drafting reports (STORs/SARs) for regulators. Professional qualifications such as CISI Investment Compliance Diploma would be highly advantageous! At Eightcap, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to be themselves and supported to reach their full potential. Working here means operating in a real-time global environment, where decisions matter and impact is visible. But it also means being part of a culture that values collaboration, growth and balance. A rewarding career is about more than daily tasks. It's about feeling valued, supported and challenged in the right ways. We offer a number of benefits at Eightcap, including: 26 days' holiday Aviva workplace pension Vitality private health insurance Ongoing investment in your career development Parental leave Staff referral bonus program Collaborative team culture Ongoing investment in your career development, including technical and professional training Being part of an exciting new project for the company Regular social activities