Christie's Junior Compliance Analyst

About Christie's

Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is a leading international auction house whose heritage spans fine art, decorative arts, jewellery and exceptional collectibles. Through auctions, private sales and digital platforms, it connects collectors with remarkable objects and the expertise that brings their histories to life. As an employer, Christie’s offers career paths across specialist departments, client services, marketing, technology and operations within a global, culturally rich environment. Its work calls for intellectual curiosity, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, appealing to professionals who value scholarship, commercial acumen and the exacting standards of the international art and luxury markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Advise the EMEA business on client due diligence (CDD) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements for all client types, serving as a subject matter expert on identity verification, beneficial ownership, and source-of-funds and source-of-wealth checks.
• Conduct pre- and post-sale reviews of auction and private-sale clients, complete client risk assessments, and perform enhanced due diligence where appropriate.
• Screen clients for politically exposed person (PEP) and sanctions status using commercial screening tools, escalate matches appropriately, and suggest enhancements to screening methodology.
• Assist with preparing anti-money laundering (AML) business risk assessments and routine regulatory filings.
• Help draft and update internal guidance documents, FAQs, and workflow charts for business users; identify opportunities to embed processes and increase awareness.
• Assist with preparing and delivering internal compliance training, including AML, sanctions, and suspicious activity reporting, and maintain appropriate training records.
• Participate in testing, rollout, and refinement of compliance-related systems, including screening tools, case management platforms, digital client onboarding portals, and compliance content in Christie’s CRM system.
• Prepare data and documentation for internal audits, compliance reviews, and other projects; assist with regulatory inspections and responses to ad hoc law-enforcement requests.
• Support internal investigations into potential breaches or suspicious activity and prepare disclosures, such as suspicious activity reports, for review.
• Assist in monitoring regulatory developments concerning financial and trade sanctions and new AML legislation.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and foster a culture of compliance, ethics, and professional conduct by serving as a point of contact for frontline teams and championing best practices.

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge of AML regulation, client due diligence requirements, and sanctions, with practical experience applying this knowledge to day-to-day business scenarios.
• Strong written and oral interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work confidently and collaboratively across all levels of the business and develop productive internal relationships.
• Ability to make balanced decisions that account for relevant legal and regulatory matters and business needs, and to take accountability for those decisions.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong and effective time-management skills.
• Discreet and professional, with ethical conduct and a high level of integrity.
• Ensure others have the information they need to do their jobs effectively.
• Willingness to travel and work extended business hours during certain sales.
• Foreign-language skills are helpful but not essential.

Skills

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus one birthday leave day; guaranteed Christmas office closure from 25 December to 2 January in addition to annual leave; an additional week of annual leave in the year of each five-year work anniversary; one volunteering day; donation matching up to £500 per annum; a taxable Flexible Fitness Fund expense allowance of £400 per year; access to gallery exhibitions and guided tours; discretionary bonus dependent on business and employee performance, payable each March; pension contributions double-matched up to 5% of basic salary, with a maximum 10% contribution from Christie’s; private health insurance with no employee contribution and subsidised cover for family members; dental insurance, which may be extended at personal cost; income protection insurance after 12 months; life insurance from the first day; Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling; annual eyecare vouchers; Cycle to Work scheme; Christie’s Extras discounts; Seniorcare by Lottie; 16 weeks’ full pay on maternity leave; a four-day week at full pay for eight weeks after returning from maternity leave; and 10 sessions or days of dependent childcare or eldercare per year.

Culture

Christie’s workplace culture centres on specialist expertise, intellectual curiosity and a shared appreciation for art and exceptional objects, with discretion and attentive client service shaping its professional environment. Its international auction business brings together specialists and colleagues across disciplines, combining a distinguished heritage with an evolving approach to digital engagement and the global art market.

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