Job Description
Jewellery Quarter Bullion – Compliance and Financial Crime Manager
Location : Birmingham, Office-based
Contract: Full time, 6-month fixed term contract (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience + bonus
Package & Benefits
* Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience
* Bonus: up to 30%
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (with option to buy extra 5 days)
* Onsite Gym
* Health and wellbeing programme
* Employee and store discount
Office-based at our Birmingham Head Office; visa sponsorship is not available
About Jewellery Quarter Bullion
We’re passionate about gold and silver investment—making it simple for customers across the UK and Europe to buy, sell, and store bullion securely. As the UK’s leading online bullion dealer with £300m+ turnover, our brands (BullionByPost.co.uk, Gold.co.uk, and others) are trusted by thousands of investors.
You’ll join a fast-paced, high-growth business with a market-leading online presence, and lead the continued evolution of our e-commerce success story.
Role Overview
We’re hiring a Compliance & Financial Crime Manager to play a hands-on role in safeguarding the business against financial crime and ensuring strong AML compliance. You’ll work closely with the Head of Compliance & MLRO, supporting investigations, strengthening internal controls, and promoting a culture of integrity across the organisation.
This is a 6-month fixed-term role with real impact and high visibility, ideal for someone confident working independently while influencing others.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor suspicious activity, escalate risk concerns, and draft SARs in line with protocol
* Conduct due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and PEP/sanctions screening
* Identify, assess, and report financial crime risks across the business
* Collaborate with operational teams to strengthen fraud controls and fix process issues
* Maintain policies and documentation across AML, fraud, and compliance controls
* Support audits, internal reviews, and risk assessments
* Guide the wider business on compliance matters and help embed good practice
* Assist with training on AML and financial crime prevention
Skills & Experience
* 5+ years in compliance, financial crime or fraud prevention
* Strong understanding of UK AML regulations and risk frameworks
* Experience conducting investigations and drafting SARs
* Comfortable drafting policies and implementing internal controls
* Excellent attention to detail, investigative mindset, and clear communicator
* Experience in regulated sectors (e.g. fintech, payments, financial services)
* Confident using compliance systems and reporting tools
* ICA qualification or similar (desirable but not essential)
Why You’ll Love It Here
* Be part of a growing, values-led business
* Work alongside experienced leaders in compliance and risk
* See the impact of your work across the business
* Shape and strengthen a core function with real autonomy
* Help promote a culture of integrity and continuous improvement
* Culture rooted in Integrity, Agility, Ambition, Clarity, Efficiency
About You
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
* Are investigative, precise, and solutions-focused
* Communicate clearly and work well with non-compliance teams
* Have a strong understanding of risk and regulation
* Are looking for a hands-on role where your work really matters
* Want to be part of a team that does things the right way
Ready to Apply?
If this role sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you. We’ll review all applications and be in touch to discuss next steps with shortlisted candidates.
Application Deadline: 11th July 2025
At JQB we champion diversity and promote equal opportunities. We encourage applications from every background — you’re welcome here.