Senior Financial Crime Investigator

About Kroo

Kroo has a big vision: to be the first bank that is both trusted and loved by its customers. We help people take control of their financial future and achieve their goals, while making a positive impact on the planet. Integrity, transparency and honesty are in our DNA. We think big, dream big, and relentlessly pursue our goals. We welcome boldness, innovation and continuous learning, all while working together on this journey.

We’re looking for a resourceful, enthusiastic Senior Financial Crime Investigator to support the day‑to‑day operations of the First Line Financial Crime Operations function.

• Manage and execute Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Counter‑Terrorist Financing (CTF) and fraud investigations from initiation to conclusion, including the preparation and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Proactively analyse data to identify emerging trends in financial crime and use findings to enhance detection and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with other financial institutions, law enforcement agencies and internal business departments to support financial crime prevention efforts.
• Handle escalations from the Customer Service team, providing expert advice on actions required to mitigate risks and resolve issues.
• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts to identify and assess suspicious activity, including sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and adverse media alerts.
• Support continuous optimisation of financial crime prevention processes, systems and procedures, ensuring they remain effective and compliant with regulatory standards.

• Technical interview with the hiring manager – 45 minutes.
• Head of division interview – 45 minutes.
• Successful candidates will be invited to meet the team informally in person and tour the office.

• 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday (June 24th), and 1 day off during your birthday week.
• 3 personal days to use as needed.
• Employer‑sponsored volunteer program: up to 4 hours per month of volunteer time.
• Mental health support through Spill.
• Workplace pension with 5% employee contribution and 3% employer top‑up.
• Learning and development: £500 from the Kroo Learning Fund after 1 year of service.
• Top‑of‑the‑line equipment, including a Mac Book, and support for home‑office set‑up.
• Modern office in Holborn, Central London, with full gym access.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Car scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave policy.
• Room for career growth in a fast‑paced start‑up.
• Full healthcare for you and your nuclear family via Vitality.

We embrace a hybrid model: employees are expected to work in the office 1‑2 days a week. The position entails 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, with shift options ranging from 6 am to 10 pm.

Kroo is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected, supported and free from judgment or prejudice. Reasonable adjustments are made available throughout the recruitment process.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting