Break into financial crime and compliance, no experience needed.
Start My Career UK is the practical pathway into the industry: a 12-week online training programme followed by a 3-month work experience placement in financial crime. Training first. Experience next. Career ready.
One clear pathway from no experience to job-ready.
We close the gap between education and employment with a model that combines expert-led teaching, practical learning and structured work experience.
Training first
Learn the foundations of financial crime and compliance through our expert-led online programme. Study at your own pace with 24/7 access to course materials, around work, family or other commitments.
Experience next
Every learner is guaranteed a work experience placement in a real financial crime environment. You'll handle genuine checks, review cases and follow live compliance processes, the practical proof employers want.
Career ready
From your first day to your first job offer, our career team is with you. CV and interview coaching, a structured job-search guide and introductions to employers and recruitment partners.
Everything you need to break into the industry, in one programme.
Expert-led training built around what employers actually want.
Our programme is designed with real employer needs and current industry standards in mind. You'll learn from experienced AML, KYC and compliance professionals, with practical skills you can apply from day one, all on a flexible online platform that fits around work, family or other commitments.
- 100% online, learn at your own pace
- 24/7 access to course materials
- Dedicated tutor with real industry experience
- 0% interest payment plans
A real work placement that sets you apart from theory-only candidates.
Every learner is guaranteed a work experience placement in a live financial crime environment. You'll handle real checks, review cases, meet deadlines and follow genuine compliance processes, gaining the practical evidence and professional confidence that employers value most.
- Hands-on with AML, KYC & fraud teams
- Real case work, not shadowing
- A reference to support your applications
- Guidance from experienced practitioners
We don't stop at training. We help you land the role.
Our dedicated career team works with you to refine your CV and cover letter, optimise your LinkedIn profile and prepare for interviews. We share your CV with trusted employers and recruitment partners, opening doors to opportunities that aren't always advertised.
- CV & cover letter coaching
- Interview preparation & techniques
- Introductions to employers & recruiters
- A structured, proven job-search plan
Your future starts here. No prior experience required, just commitment and a willingness to learn.
Hands-on across six core financial crime functions.
You don't just study the theory. During your placement you do the work: the same responsibilities found in junior AML and KYC roles inside a regulated firm.
KYC Reviews
Verify customer information, assess risk factors, check documentation and support customer onboarding in line with regulatory requirements.
AML Investigations
Review alerts, analyse unusual activity and understand how suspicious cases are escalated within a regulated firm.
Sanctions & PEP Screening
Gain exposure to screening tools, identify potential matches, clear false positives and understand sanctions obligations.
Transaction Monitoring
Review everyday transactions, identify red flags and learn how teams investigate patterns that could indicate money laundering or fraud.
Risk Assessments
Build an understanding of customer risk profiles, high-risk jurisdictions, adverse media and how compliance teams score and categorise risk.
Compliance Systems & Tools
Use real or simulated platforms to complete checks, raise cases, document findings and see how technology supports financial crime operations.
Where our graduates go.
After completing the programme, many of our learners secure entry-level roles across regulated banks, fintechs and professional services firms.
AML Analyst
Review alerts, investigate suspicious activity, assess customer risk profiles and support AML controls within regulated firms.
KYC Analyst
Conduct customer due-diligence checks, verify identity documents, identify high-risk customers and support onboarding for banks and fintechs.
Financial Crime Analyst
Analyse transaction patterns, escalate potential fraud or money-laundering risks and support internal investigations.
Fraud Prevention Officer
Investigate account misuse, card fraud, identity theft and behavioural anomalies using industry tools and technology.
Sanctions & Screening Analyst
Review sanctions alerts, run name-screening checks, assess PEP and adverse-media hits and ensure compliance with global regulations.
Salary ranges are indicative starting salaries for these roles in the UK market and are not a guarantee of earnings.
What our learners say.
“I had zero experience in financial crime and felt stuck. The training was clear and practical, and the work placement gave me real confidence. I landed a KYC Analyst role two months after finishing.”
“The tutors actually worked in compliance, so everything felt real. The placement was the part that made the difference in my interviews. Genuinely changed my career path.”
“As a career-changer I was nervous about starting again. The flexible online learning fit around my job, and the career team helped me rewrite my CV and prep for interviews. Highly recommend.”
“From day one the support was brilliant. The course gave me the knowledge and the placement gave me the proof. I walked into my first role already knowing the systems and processes.”
“I went from no industry background to a real job offer in fintech. The structured job search and the reference from my placement made employers take me seriously.”
One of the UK's most flexible ways to invest in your future.
We understand that cost is one of the biggest barriers to career training, and we're here to change that. The full programme fee is £2,495, with two simple ways to make it easier.
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then 6 × £333 at 0% interest
- No interest, no hidden fees
- Spread the cost over 6 months
- Start as soon as you enrol
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- 10% off the full fee, or
- A free Tablet PC instead
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Ready to start your career in financial crime?
Whether you're ready to enrol, have a few questions, or simply want to learn more, our team is here to help, with friendly, honest support at every stage of your journey.