Financial Crime Investigation Associate

Financial Crime Investigation Associate

Department: Compliance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Sabrina Borgogno

Description

Overview of the role

The Financial Crime Investigations Associate is key role within our organisation, dedicate to investigating and mitigating activities related to financial crime and fraud. This position requires a detailed-oriented individual with strong investigative skills and deep understanding of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) practices. The ideal candidate will work closely with various Compliance departments, including the Transaction Monitoring (TM) Team and the Client Risk Oversight Team (CRO), to ensure a robust defence against financial crime and fraud, and the wider business, providing insight and analytics to support fraud prevention and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Fraud Investigation

• Timely and accurately responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) from regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and manage fraud investigations, including handling fraud alerts, to ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality outcomes in line with IFX standards and regulations.
• Review and approve investigation outputs while prioritising workloads to balance risk, client impact, and operational needs.
• Conduct thorough investigations into complex or sensitive fraud cases, ensuring detailed case records and audit-ready documentation.
• Analysing documentation, automated alerts, transactional data and conducting open-source research/screening. Identifying instances of fraud, trade-based and other forms of money laundering, PEP's, Anti-Bribery/Corruption, Counter Terrorist Financing, and potential sanctions matters.
• Detailing and summarising complex investigation into reports that are escalated to MLRO, DMLRO, and other FinCrime Managers.
• Use industry prevention/mitigation tools and systems to assist with investigation and decision-making.

AML Concerns and Compliance wider function

• Liaise with the Transaction Monitoring and Client Risk Oversight teams to identify and address any AML concerns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Closely collaborate with the Compliance wider function to develop and implement effective strategies for preventing financial crime and fraud.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience in fraud investigations (preferably within financial services) with strong knowledge of fraud typologies and investigative techniques.
• Ability to handle complex cases with sound judgment and identify trends to improve controls.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including the capacity to prioritise effectively.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations and practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments to achieve common goals.
• A true team player with a winning mentality and strong work ethic committed to continuous improvement and high performance
• Adaptable, tenacious and flexible who is able to perform under pressure

Benefits

We believe great people do their best work when they feel supported, rewarded, and empowered to grow. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, finances, and life outside of work.

• • 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday
  • Holiday loyalty scheme rewarding long-term service
  • Work abroad scheme for added flexibility
• • Competitive pension scheme via salary exchange
  • Annual discretionary bonus scheme (eligible after probation)
  • Financial education, planning & coaching platform
  • Interest-free Season Ticket Loan for London travel
  • Salary exchange nursery fee scheme
• • Life Insurance
  • Healthcare platform including:
    • Cashback on dental, optical & physio
    • Virtual GP access
    • Mental health and stress support helplines
    • Additional wellbeing resources
• • Enhanced parental leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flexible benefits that support everyday life
• • Career development and progression tools
  • Opportunities to grow within a fast-scaling international business

From sporting events and pub nights to seasonal celebrations and socials, we make time to connect and celebrate together.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their background, identity or experiences. By embracing diverse perspectives and promoting equity, we aim to create an environment where all employees can perform and reach their full potential.

What’s next?

• We will review your application and come back to you as soon as possible.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
• Full background checks will be carried out on all successful candidates.