FCP Analyst

Description

Based out of our London hub (HW Fisher), you’ll join our high‑performing, fast‑paced Financial Crime Prevention (FCP) team – part of the firm’s centralised compliance function. It’s a highly collaborative team, and you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of work, giving you exposure to real, meaningful cases from day one.

As an FCP Analyst, you will play an important role in helping the team detect, prevent, and respond to potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crime risks. You’ll support case reviews, assist with client onboarding checks, contribute to regulatory reporting processes, and help ensure the firm meets its compliance obligations.

Working alongside experienced specialists, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, develop your technical expertise, and have the opportunity to make a real impact in a team that is central to the firm’s risk management strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the business in conducting Client Due Diligence (“CDD”) on new clients and for on‑going monitoring for existing clients
• Review straightforward and enhanced CDD information and authorise in accordance with the Firm’s AML policies
• Conduct adverse media searches
• Support the business in conducting electronic verification requests
• Gather CDD information from Companies House and other open sources
• Respond to CDD queries from staff
• Advise the Firm on deficiencies that need to be resolved before client due diligence is considered complete
• Research Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

SARS

• Acknowledge Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Submit reports to the National Crime Agency (NCA)

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Some experience or exposure to AML, financial crime, or a related compliance function
• Basic understanding of key AML concepts and relevant UK regulations, with a willingness to learn and develop further knowledge
• Strong analytical and research skills and high attention to detail when reviewing client information and documentation
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft simple internal notes or summaries
• Willingness to follow established procedures, take guidance, and prioritise tasks in a structured environment

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of sanctions screening or PEP/adverse media screening tools (e.g. Worldcheck, Smartsearch)

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