Economic Crime Investigator (Complex Investigations)

TL;DR

Economic Crime Investigator (Complex Investigations): Lead intelligence-led investigations into financial crime using internal and external data sources and advanced tools, with an accent on analysing complex datasets to identify suspicious patterns and assess risks. Focus on producing evidence-based reports with recommendations, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.

Location: Hybrid in Birmingham or Edinburgh (at least two days per week or 40% of time in office)

Salary: £44,901 - £49,890

Company

Major UK bank rebooting finance services and building the future of banking.

What you will do

• Lead intelligence-led investigations using advanced tools and techniques to uncover financial crime risks.
• Analyse complex datasets to identify suspicious patterns, trends, and assess customer risks.
• Produce clear, evidence-based reports with recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and industry partners to improve processes and share insights.
• Align all actions with the bank’s Economic Crime Prevention strategy and regulations.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in economic crime investigations or financial crime risk management
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex data and spot anomalies.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings and influence decisions.
• Proactive mindset with passion for protecting customers, bank, and UK economy.
• Solid understanding of the intelligence cycle and its application in investigations.

Nice to have

• Experience in Business & Commercial Banking.
• Understanding of Economic Crime Prevention legislation including SAR reporting.
• Experience in intelligence-led investigations.
• Relevant Financial Crime or AML professional qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with at least two days per week in office (Birmingham or Edinburgh).
• Reasonable workplace adjustments for disabilities, including flexibility in attendance and patterns.
• Disability Confident Leader guaranteeing interviews for eligible applicants.
• Support throughout recruitment to reduce barriers.