Job Description

Financial Crime Analyst role at a specialist mid-sized bank, assisting with the identification and mitigation of financial crime risks and fraud within the organisation. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining the integrity of the company's operations.

• Investigate and resolve alerts related to transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, PEP/SIP identification, and fraud, ensuring timely and accurate decision-making.
• Review and assess sanctions flags on payments, determining whether to release or escalate potential hits.
• Collaborate with second-line teams to investigate fraud cases, reduce financial losses, and support fund recovery efforts.
• Conduct periodic AML reviews, including sanctions and PEP screening, source of wealth checks, and escalation of target matches.
• Draft and submit internal suspicious activity reports to the MLRO and respond to financial crime-related queries from the business.
• Liaise with clients and relationship managers for information requests and stay current on AML, sanctions, and terrorist financing regulations and best practices.

Permanent Financial Crime Analyst role in Central LondonSpecialist high-growth bank
The successful candidate will have:

• 1-3 years experience in a similar role in Financial Services, ideally in the banking industry.
• Strong understanding of financial crime and AML regulations, with the ability to identify suspicious activity, manage fraud cases end-to-end, and provide guidance on financial crime matters.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset, with a positive, solutions-focused approach and a willingness to improve processes; AML qualifications (e.g., ICA Certificate) are desirable.

The organisation is a high-growth specialist bank based in Central London, with a focus on supporting business owners, entrepreneurs, and family businesses across the UK.

• Competitive salary ranging from 40,000 to 45,000 per annum.
• Permanent role within a growing specialist bank in Central London
• Dynamic work environment with opportunities for internal growth

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Financial Crime Analyst, we encourage you to apply now!

Skills Required