Financial Crime Analyst (London Area)

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.