About this role
Capitex is recruiting candidates for the Start My Career Financial Crime Training & Internship Programme. The structured pathway helps aspiring professionals gain the experience needed to secure their first role in Financial Crime, Compliance, AML, KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and related areas.
Successful applicants complete a 4-week online Financial Crime training course followed by a 3-month internship with leading financial services firms and payments companies. The internship provides hands-on exposure to real compliance operations, regulatory requirements, financial crime systems, and case investigations.
During the internship you conduct KYC and KYB checks, review customer documentation and risk assessments, and support transaction monitoring and alert investigations. You also assist with sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening while preparing compliance records and drafting due diligence summaries.
Capitex partners with high-growth financial services and fintech firms. The programme is selective and professional, designed to give candidates a real competitive advantage in the job market and help secure entry-level Financial Crime roles upon completion.
Requirements
- Strong interest in Financial Crime, AML, Compliance or Risk
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Highly organised and able to work independently
- Proactive, professional and eager to learn
- No prior compliance experience required (training provided)
- Must be based in the UK and eligible to work
Responsibilities
- Conduct KYC and KYB checks
- Review customer documentation and risk assessments
- Support transaction monitoring and alert investigations
- Assist with sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening
- Prepare and maintain compliance records
- Support ongoing AML/CTF compliance activities
- Help draft internal reports and due diligence summaries
- Participate in team stand-ups, case reviews and compliance meetings
Benefits
- Real experience working with regulated financial institutions
- Exposure to AML, KYC, EDD, Transaction Monitoring, Screening and SAR processes
- Practical understanding of FCA expectations and compliance frameworks
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced compliance consultants
- A professional reference and evidence of UK-based Financial Crime experience
- Support with employability, job applications and interviews
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