Financial Crime Investigator

Job Title:
Financial Crime Investigator

Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:
Edinburgh or Alderley Park

Working style:
Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 17th February 2026

• Provide AML Enhanced Due Diligence advice and review high‑risk cases.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to Line one colleagues on fraud, scams and suspicious activity investigations.
• Conduct fraud and suspicious activity investigations with Line one and identify key root causes.
• Provide support to the Group Head of Financial Crime and senior team on complex investigations relating to internal and external fraud and money laundering suspicions.
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies, coordinating responses to production orders and enquiries.
• Collate and assess financial crime management information and prepare reports for senior stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of appropriate face to face training to Operational team to accompany financial crime policies and guidance notes.
• Deputise for Financial Crime Managers at relevant committees and forums.

• Experience applying Anti‑Money Laundering and Financial Crime legislation.
• Strong knowledge of financial crime regulatory frameworks and fraud/scam methodologies.
• Relevant Financial Crime qualification (ICA, ACAMS, ACFE) or commitment to obtaining one.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience using Archer is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and work to tight deadlines.

We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long‑term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values;
Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance.

We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.