Financial Crime Analyst (FTC 9-12 Months)

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a Financial Crime Analyst to join our 1st Line of Defence Financial Crime team in Edinburgh on a fixed term basis.

The role is Responsible for the Bank’s compliance with FCA regulations, supporting and maintaining effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) periodic reviews and remediation programs within the organisation.

The Financial Crime Analyst monitors financial transactions, conducts investigations, and collaborates with various teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role advises colleagues on AML / combating the financing of terrorism-related matters, and conducts enhanced due diligence on high-risk client relationships to identify potential legal, financial crime or reputational risk. This role is suited to you if you are motivated to work as part of a team, to take ownership of their responsibilities and to deliver at pace.

The ideal candidate for the role will have:

• Financial services experience, and knowledge of the financial crime compliance environment within the banking industry.
• A technical understanding of applicable AML and Sanctions regulations.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations and compliance requirements inc. the Money Laundering Regulations and the EU Money Laundering Directives.
• Strong knowledge of money laundering typologies across a range of products and services in financial services.
• Experience dealing with sanctions, complex business models, PEPs, red flags and suspicious activity investigation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work accurately and independently under pressure to meet deadlines.
• The ability to communicate matters clearly and assertively, whilst in a collaborative manner.
• Strong influencing skills.
• The motivation to continuously improve self, within the team and across the business.

Main responsibilities / key duties:

• Perform AML risk assessments and provide recommendations for improvement, utilise AML software and tools to conduct real-time and periodic transaction monitoring.
• Provide advice and guidance on AML issues.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance AML processes and controls.
• Monitor and report on the firm’s compliance with AML standards.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes within the financial crime sector.
• Analyse financial transactions to identify suspicious activities and patterns.
• Conduct thorough investigations on flagged transactions and client accounts inc. preparing suspicious activity reports (SARs) to regulatory authorities when necessary.
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) process ensuring accurate record-keeping of client information and documentation.
• Work closely across the Bank to build and maintain effective relations in line with the Bank’s culture and values. Assist in creating and maintaining a strong financial crime risk aware culture at all levels.

About us

At Hampden & Co, we provide private banking as it should be: approachable, accessible expertise delivered through loyal, long-lasting client relationships. Personalised service is at the core of our business, with a culture that is built on relationships. We take the time to get to know our clients to help them achieve their aspirations.

Why join us

As a growing and ambitious company, we seek people to join our team who share our values; Proud Ownership, Absolute Integrity, Total Inclusivity, Winning Teamwork and Purposeful Growth.

We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is comfortable to be their authentic self.

We recognise, value and respect diverse cultures, knowledge, and identities. We work together to ensure collaboration, development, and success for everyone, supporting them to thrive and reach their potential.

We offer exciting career opportunities through professional and personal development, and have an extensive range of benefits you can enjoy.

To apply

Please submit your CV by the closing date. Please remember, on occasion we do receive more applications than expected we may bring the closing date forward, so please do apply promptly.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the People Team and we will endeavour assist you.

If you are excited about this opportunity and think you can bring value to the role and Hampden & Co, but your experience does not align perfectly with every aspect of what we are looking for, we would be happy to hear from you.

If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about the role, please contact the People Team and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Hybrid working / flexible working

We support hybrid working and our policy is that colleagues spend at least 60% of their working week in the office to connect and collaborate with their colleagues.

We are open to considering requests from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you are looking for, and we will explore what is possible for the role. We cannot promise to meet every request, but we will not judge you for asking.