Financial Crimes Analyst

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Crime Analyst to join a growing compliance function within the insurance sector.

This role offers exposure across a broad range of financial crime disciplines, including sanctions, anti-money laundering, fraud, bribery and corruption, and tax evasion prevention.

Working as part of a collaborative Financial Crime team, you will support the day-to-day operation of financial crime controls, contribute to the enhancement of the wider compliance framework, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to help ensure regulatory obligations are met.

Office: Hybrid working arrangement.

• What you’ll do
• Support sanctions and financial crime investigations by gathering information, conducting screening activities and preparing factual summaries for review.
• Undertake financial crime checks, including sanctions screening, adverse media reviews and jurisdictional risk assessments, in line with established procedures.
• Assist with financial crime risk assessments, monitoring activities and management information reporting.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of financial crime controls, policies and procedures.
• Respond to internal financial crime queries, providing guidance and escalating higher-risk matters where appropriate.
• Contribute to financial crime projects, regulatory reviews and compliance initiatives across the wider business.
• Develop technical knowledge across sanctions, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, fraud, bribery and corruption, and tax evasion regulations.
• Provide analytical and administrative support to senior compliance and financial crime professionals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Compliance, Risk and Business functions to support cross-functional projects and regulatory initiatives.
• Help promote a strong culture of compliance, financial crime awareness and risk management throughout the organisation.
• Who we’re looking for
• Previous experience or a strong interest in financial crime, compliance, risk or regulatory functions within financial services.
• Understanding of financial crime risks including sanctions, anti-money laundering, fraud, bribery and corruption, or a willingness to develop expertise in these areas.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to assess information effectively.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and regulatory guidance accurately and consistently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Collaborative and proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop technical expertise.
• Interest in developing a career within financial crime compliance and regulatory risk management.
• Legal education or experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Knowledge of the insurance market, Lloyd's market or financial services sector would be beneficial.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
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