Job Description

Job Summary

Due to the expansion of a company specialising in the provision of financial transfers and banking services, with extensive experience and an impeccable reputation, we are seeking a

Transaction Monitoring Analyst

( Fraud Analyst / Transaction Analyst ).

We are a dynamic team working in the field of finance and international business. The company holds a key financial license issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK regulator of financial institutions and banks.

Requirements:

We are looking for a proactive, energetic, ambitious, and goal-oriented individual to join our new team! You must be communicative, attentive, highly focused, and a quick learner.

Fluency in English is essential

, as well as having the right to work in the UK (valid visa or work permit).

Job Title:

Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Department:

Compliance / Financial Crime

Location:

City of London (with possibility to work Hybrid)

Reports To:

Head of Financial Crime or Compliance Manager

Job Type:

Full-Time

Role Overview:

As a Transaction Monitoring Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of the institution's financial systems by detecting, investigating, and reporting suspicious activity. You will be responsible for real-time and post-event monitoring of electronic money transactions, identifying potential risks related to money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and analyze transaction activity across all customer accounts using the institution's transaction monitoring system.

Investigate alerts generated by the monitoring systems to identify unusual or suspicious behavior.

Escalate cases of suspected money laundering or other financial crimes to the MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer).

Prepare and file iSARs (Internal Suspicious Activity Reports) to MLRO.

Collaborate with the onboarding/KYC team to ensure consistency in customer risk assessments.

Conduct periodic reviews of transaction monitoring rules, thresholds, and scenarios for effectiveness and relevance.

Support the development and tuning of automated monitoring systems.

Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to AML/CFT.

Assist in compliance audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations as required.

Provide input to the improvement of policies, procedures, and training materials.

Key Requirements:

Essential:

2+ years of experience in transaction monitoring, AML, or financial crime within an EMI, fintech, or financial institution.

Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations (e.g., 5AMLD, FCA rules, PSD2).

Experience with transaction monitoring tools (e.g., Huntli, Sumsub, ComplyAdvantage, or similar).

Ability to interpret complex transaction data and customer behavior.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.

Core Competencies:

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Risk-based decision making

Regulatory awareness

Professional integrity

Collaboration and communication

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and growth within the company

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growing fintech environment

Learning and development opportunities

Other benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

London EC2A 4PS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

in transaction monitoring: 2 years (required)
Language:

Russian (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/08/2025
Reference ID: Transaction Monitoring Analyst ( Fraud Analyst / Transaction Analyst )
Expected start date: 11/08/2025