Financial Crime Analyst

Financial Crime Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Financial Crime Analyst to work within our AML compliance and regulatory framework. The role involves conducting detailed customer and third‑party due diligence, sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening, as well as managing onboarding and ongoing monitoring activities to ensure compliance and identify risks.

• Undertake full and accurate due diligence and AML screening reviews on customers, affiliates and third parties, including:
  • Review of all account information across internal software applications
  • Review of all information available on open‑source platforms
  • Verification via third‑party provider checks
  • Escalation of high‑risk relationships to management
  • Summarise identified AML risk with recommendations
• Perform ongoing refresh of existing due diligence following a risk‑based approach
• Complete reviews on potential matches for sanctioned individuals, politically exposed persons and individuals with adverse media, conducting enhanced due diligence as required
• Compile case information in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and collaborate on changes with other business functions
• Support the production of monthly Management Information (MI) reporting
• Support monitoring and enhancement of customer pass rates
• Liaise with the UK AML Team and exercise judgement around findings to determine depth of information required to satisfy AML requirements
• Exercise restriction, withholding or release of certain transactions when required
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to contact customers for document requirements in line with CDD and EDD reviews
• Ensure all compliance and AML standards are met and maintained in accordance with policies
• Record and report details of customers in line with audit requirements

• Three years’ experience in a regulated industry
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ICA diploma in financial crime, CAMS accreditation, or equivalent)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly
• Experience working collaboratively in cross‑functional teams
• Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and within scope
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations
• Demonstrated consistent behaviour aligned with organisational culture

• Good understanding of customer and third‑party due diligence, financial crime risks and control frameworks
• Awareness of KYC and EDD procedures
• Experience supporting multiple projects concurrently
• Experience providing advice and support to team members and wider business
• Experience producing Management Information (MI) and reports

• Comprehensive learning and development programmes
• Performance management tool with regular feedback
• Employee Assistance Programme including financial services assistance and support for personal well‑being
• Free on‑site daily meal and on‑site gym access
• In‑house massage services
• On‑site barista and coffee service
• Retirement Annuity Subsidy
• Leadership training and referral bonus
• Medical aid subsidy
• Group life and funeral benefit fund share moves
• Free sleep coaching and on‑site relaxation facilities
• Team building events and social activities

By applying for this role, you hereby grant permission for a credit and criminal record check as part of the pre‑employment verification process. The position requires trust and honesty due to access to customer financial details.