Financial Crime Specialist

Location: Hybrid role based in Bolton, England, United Kingdom, with occasional in-person team days in Bolton or Speke. Monday–Friday shift pattern: 14:45–22:15.

Company

hirify.global operates the digital retailer Very, serving millions of customers.

What you will do

• Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts against AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing criteria.
• Raise and accurately report Suspicious Activity Reports and support follow-up investigations before submission to the National Crime Agency.
• Analyse patterns, trends and unusual customer behaviour to identify fraud risks, prevent financial loss and reduce regulatory exposure.
• Screen alerts for Politically Exposed Persons, UN sanctions and SIPs, including identity verification and adverse media checks.
• Complete enhanced due diligence on PEPs, RCAs and SIPs, and respond to law-enforcement enquiries in line with GDPR requirements.
• Provide guidance to colleagues and stakeholders on financial crime detection and prevention.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in financial services, banking or a customer-facing environment.
• Previous experience in fraud prevention or financial crime teams.
• Understanding of AML regulation and its application in a business environment.
• Experience with KYC processes, PEP and sanctions screening, and adverse media checks.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage strict deadlines.
• Ability to work with focus, integrity and resilience when handling complex or sensitive cases.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model.
• 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• LinkedIn Learning access.
• Performance- and business-related bonus potential.
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk.
• Matched pension contributions of up to 6% and an inclusive workplace.

Hiring process

• Initial 30-minute video call with the hiring team.
• Second-stage one-hour formal interview with competency and technical questions plus an analytical and commercial skills task.
• Credit, CIFAS, Right to Work and, where required, DBS checks.