Financial Crime Analyst

About the Role

As a Financial Crime Analyst, you will play a key role in protecting the business and its clients from financial crime risks. You will support the monitoring, investigation, and escalation of suspicious activity while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. This role is ideal for someone with some prior experience in financial crime operations who is looking to further develop their knowledge within a fast-paced financial services environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Review and investigate alerts related to:
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
• Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
• Transaction monitoring
• Sanctions and PEP screening
• Fraud and suspicious activity detection
• Conduct customer onboarding and periodic review checks
• Escalate suspicious activity and high-risk cases appropriately
• Support Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) investigations and case preparation
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of investigations and decisions
• Ensure all activities are completed in line with FCA regulations and internal policies
• Identify potential financial crime risks and escalate where necessary
• Assist with enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews for higher-risk clients
• Work closely with Compliance, Operations, and Customer Support teams
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

Essential:

• 6 - 18 months experience within financial crime, AML, KYC, fraud, or compliance operations in a fintech, brokerage, banking, or financial services environment
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to assess information objectively and make risk-based decisions
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop

Desirable:

• Basic understanding of:
  • ~ AML and financial crime regulations
  • ~ KYC/CDD/EDD processes
  • ~ Sanctions and PEP screening
  • ~ Transaction monitoring systems and alerts
• Familiarity with case management or compliance systems
• Awareness of FCA regulatory expectations within financial services
• Exposure to fintech, brokerage, payments, or banking products
  

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and investigative mindset
• Risk awareness and sound judgement
• Accountability and ownership of tasks
• Clear and professional communication
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Adaptability in a fast-paced operational environment
• Team collaboration and stakeholder engagement
  

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• A strong understanding of the importance of financial crime prevention and regulatory compliance
• The ability to balance efficiency with thorough investigation standards
• A professional and objective approach when handling sensitive or high-risk cases
• A willingness to continuously develop knowledge of financial crime typologies, regulations, and industry best practices
• The ability to remain organised and focused when managing multiple investigations or deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme
• Professional development and training support