Financial Crime Operations Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Financial Crime Operations Analyst (Fintech): Monitoring and analyzing customer transactions to detect unusual or suspicious activities with an accent on AML, sanctions, and fraud monitoring. Focus on conducting risk-based investigations, documenting findings, and ensuring effective controls against financial crime.

Location: Hybrid (London or Southampton, United Kingdom)

Company

A leading wealth management business overseeing £141.9 billion in customer investments, providing financial advice and investment platforms.

What you will do

• Monitor and analyze customer transactions and account activity to detect unusual or suspicious behavior.
• Conduct thorough investigations of flagged transactions and accounts, documenting all findings.
• Escalate issues as necessary and provide support to the Head of Financial Crime Operations.
• Assess client screening alerts to ensure the firm maintains effective controls against financial crime.
• Support the broader Financial Crime Monitoring and Client Screening functions.

Requirements

• Previous experience conducting Transaction Monitoring and Fraud Monitoring reviews in a financial services firm.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, and Fraud.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Good planning, analytical, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Must be based in the UK (London or Southampton) to fulfill hybrid work requirements.

Nice to have

• Professional qualifications in financial crime.

Culture & Benefits

• Holiday allowance of 182 hours (26 days).
• Eligibility for the hirify.global Incentive Scheme based on business performance.
• Non-contributory company pension scheme with options for personal contributions.
• Flexible benefits available for UK employees via salary deduction.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment focused on integrity and professional growth.