Financial Crime Analyst

Job Title: Financial Crime Compliance Analyst

Location: London (Hybrid)

Reports To: Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Crime Compliance Analyst to join a Global Investment Management company in London. In this role, you will report directly to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and play a pivotal part in implementing and maintaining an effective Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) framework. Your responsibilities will encompass policy development, risk assessment, training, and fostering a strong culture of compliance within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy & Procedure Management: Assist in drafting, coordinating, monitoring, and maintaining the organization\’s FCC policies and procedures.
• First Line of Defence Support: Provide guidance and support to the First Line of Defence on matters related to financial crime.
• Risk Assessment Contribution: Contribute to annual financial crime risk assessments to maintain the effectiveness of the FCC control framework.
• Investigation Oversight: Review and investigate internal suspicious activity reports and fraud activities.
• Sanctions & PEP Advisory: Provide advice and support on Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and adverse news-related queries, acting as an escalation point for potential issues.
• AML Oversight: Monitor and periodically review Anti-Money Laundering processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Reporting Preparation: Assist in preparing management information, board reports, and other senior management reporting.
• Regulatory Compliance: Identify and track new and updated financial crime regulations, collaborating with the business to develop and implement new procedures.
• Training Delivery: Identify training needs and support the delivery of FCC training to employees.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for streamlining processes and implementing efficiencies to enhance client experience.
• Compliance Culture Promotion: Foster a strong culture of compliance by promoting awareness and understanding of financial crime issues at all levels of the firm.
• Ad-Hoc Projects: Assist with ad-hoc project-based tasks as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: 2–4 years in a second line of defence financial crime function, preferably within Private Banking or Asset Management.
• Technical Expertise: Experience in customer screening, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and complex fraud investigations.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical, research, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make informed judgments.
• Attention to Detail: Logical thinker with a keen attention to detail.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Collaboration: A collaborative team player who is approachable, self-efficient, and influences a positive work environment.
• Adaptability: Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Integrity: High degree of personal and professional integrity.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Ideally holds an ICA Diploma or ACAMS qualification.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of financial crime legislation and regulation.