Financial Crime Analyst

Vacancy details

General information

Reference

000188  

Publication start date

25/06/2026

Closing Date

31/08/2026

Vacancy details

Functional Title

Financial Crime Analyst

Corporate Title

Analyst

Contract type

Full Time

Job advert

This is a unique opportunity for a proactive and experienced Analyst to join our Financial Crime Compliance Team. This is a crucial role in supporting the business in managing financial crime risks and ensuring a strong control framework is in place. The role holder will have direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making and broad exposure across the full spectrum of financial crime risk.

  • Support the 2LOD oversight of financial crime risks (AML, sanctions, fraud, ABC, CTF, tax evasion) across the firm;
  • Provide timely and accurate advice to the business and support functions on a range of financial crime topics;
  • Assist in the development, maintenance and periodic review of financial crime policies and procedures;
  • Ensure documentation remains aligned with UK regulatory requirements (e.g. MLRs, sanctions regulations, FCA expectations);
  • Conduct independent quality assurance (QA) reviews of OGS alerts and CDD/KYC files;
  • Support financial crime risk assessments;
  • Build effective working relationships across the 1LOD and 2LOD;
  • Support thematic reviews and regulatory-driven initiatives;
  • Support regulatory deliverables, reviews and internal/external audits;
  • Assist with the implementation of regulatory changes and internal projects impacting financial crime compliance;
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm's FCC framework.

Candidate profile

  • Proven experience in financial crime compliance within a financial institution;
  • Strong knowledge of relevant UK and global regulations, including AML, sanctions and KYC requirements;
  • Analytical mindset and attention to detail;
  • Ability to work independently in a small, high-performing team;
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills suitable for senior stakeholders;
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability;
  • Pragmatic and commercially aware;
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • University Degree or equivalent;
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g. ICA, ACAMS) or working towards one.

Vacancy location

Advertised Location

EC4N 7AX