Associate, Compliance, Control and Accounting
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
Department: Compliance, Control & Accounting
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Description
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) represents a broad array of European and global participants in the wholesale financial markets. Its members comprise pan‑EU and global banks as well as key regional banks, brokers, law firms, investors and other financial market participants. AFME advocates stable, competitive, sustainable European financial markets that support economic growth and benefit society.
AFME is the European member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA), a global alliance with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) in the US, and the Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) in Asia.
For more information please visit the AFME website, www.afme.eu, or follow us on Twitter: @AFME_EU.
Purpose of the role
AFME is seeking to appoint an Associate within the Compliance, Control and Accounting (CCA) division. The position offers the candidate an opportunity to work closely with senior individuals at leading investment banks in the Global and European markets to work on current developments and help shape policy.
The CCA division comprises senior leaders in compliance, tax and accounting within the capital markets industry. The Associate will support working groups and committees of subject‑matter experts, drive cross‑industry collaboration on common themes, and influence regulatory impact, including UK and EU regulations, financial crime, and emerging industry issues.
Within AFME, the Associate will partner with teams from Technology and Operations, Equities, Fixed Income, High Yield, Prudential Regulation, Post‑Trade and MiFID, as well as Media, Events and Advocacy teams, public‑policy professionals at member firms, regulators, and other trade associations such as SIFMA and ASIFMA.
Key Responsibilities
Policy and Advocacy
* Maintain close monitoring of legislative and regulatory developments
* Support drafting and submission of regulatory and consultation responses
* Assist in developing advocacy materials on key member issues
Meetings
* Assist in the preparation of agendas and materials for committee meetings and associated working groups
* Support the division in engaging members and running meetings and workshops
* Prepare briefing materials and attend advocacy and member meetings
* Attend and participate in key committee and working group meetings to build knowledge and relationships
Projects
* Assist in developing event agendas and producing speaking notes
* Support ad hoc projects and reports
Research
* Monitor related developments at the European, international and member‑state level and circulate emails to members updating them on key developments
* Own and deliver specific deliverables including policy positions and research papers
Team support
* Attend team meetings and contribute to the running and development of the division
* Develop relationships with members and assist with membership queries
* Develop relationships with other European trade associations
* Develop relationships with other relevant stakeholders (e.g., policymakers, regulators and supervisors)
* Attend and report back from industry forum meetings
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Able to work within a fast‑paced, team‑orientated environment
* Good time management and organisational ability
* Confident reviewing significant amounts of detail and providing analysis
* Able to gather requirements and draft high‑quality written materials
* Multi‑task, prioritise and manage own workload to deadlines
* Enthusiastic and intellectually curious to take on new activities and quickly build knowledge
* Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly by developing points of view
* Proactive and solution‑orientated
* Judgement to establish and monitor priorities, escalated issues and solicit feedback when required
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Strong academic track record
* Advanced levels of IT proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
* Excellent analytical and report‑writing skills
* Excellent oral communication skills
Desirable
* Knowledge and experience of financial markets
* Knowledge of current and emerging regulation in financial markets
* Second or third European language
* Experience of project management and delivery
Benefits
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) provides an excellent benefits package for employees and their eligible dependants, including:
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cash Plan
* Dental Insurance
* Annual Health Screening
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 30 days Annual Holiday Allowance
* Additional 1 day Birthday Holiday
* Pension Scheme – AFME contributes 10% of an employees basic salary
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Travel Insurance
* Season Ticket Loan
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* My Gym Discounts
* 4pm Friday Finish
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