Senior Financial Crime Analyst in Nottingham

Location: Flexible on location in the UK. Contract: 6 month fixed term contract. Salary: Competitive.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Crime Analyst to join our Risk & Compliance team at Domestic & General. This role is a subject‑matter expert responsible for enhancing and maintaining the Financial Crime framework in the 2nd line of defence. This includes oversight of Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Counter‑Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions, fraud, bribery and corruption, and tax evasion through risk assessment, control testing and analysis of data to identify trends and areas for improvement. The role supports accountable role holders and wider compliance teams in ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting the organisation from financial crime.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide second‑line oversight and advisory support to first‑line teams.
• Develop and maintain financial crime policies, procedures and controls.
• Monitor sanctions screening and escalates potential breaches.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Risk, Operations, Technology) to ensure a unified approach to financial crime prevention.
• Respond to requests from law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
• Produce and interpret management information (MI) and compliance reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives and workshops to improve financial crime controls.

Skills And Experience Required

• Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks (e.g., POCA, MLRs, FCA Handbook).
• Proven ability to manage multiple and challenging deadlines.
• Experience with sanctions and customer screening, transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with case management systems and data tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, plus an option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Training opportunities and clearly defined career progression.
• Health cash plan – employer funded cover to claim money back on essential healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and more; covers unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service.
• Attractive company pension scheme.
• Life assurance – employer funded cover of 4x basic salary.
• Dedicated online benefit portal offering access to saving and lending facilities, financial wellbeing and support services.
• Car Leasing – access to a carbon‑neutral salary sacrifice car leasing scheme with all‑inclusive monthly cost covering charge, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance on brand‑new vehicles.
• Travel Loans – interest‑free loans to help spread the cost of annual travel tickets.
• Cycle to Work – tax‑efficient bike and cycling equipment worth up to £1,000.
• Health & Wellbeing – discounted gym membership, online virtual workout sessions, online culinary classes.
• OnHand – opportunity to volunteer via a handy app, individually or in groups, on initiatives such as Youth Mentoring, Food Poverty, Homelessness & Elderly help.
• Employee Assistance Programme – specialist advice and support on issues such as finance, relationships, illness and family issues.
• Free Domestic & General protection plan – one free plan each year with access to discounted rates up to 50% on additional plans, including referrals for family and friends.
• Employee discounts – a range of discounts for hundreds of online and high‑street retailers.

Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer. We treat people fairly and welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.