AML CTF Monitoring and Screening Specialist

At Metro Bank, we believe the best banking experience starts with people who genuinely care. We’re not just delivering banking services - we’re building trust through authentic connections. Here, our people come first; our colleagues are part of a team that values individuality, collaboration, and long-standing relationships. We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible.

As an AML CTF Specialist – Transaction monitoring, you will work as part of the Financial Crime Operations Alert Monitoring & Screening team to make sure that the Bank’s sanctions, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing alerts are managed in line with sanctions and financial crime policies and minimum standards.

• Conduct high risk transaction monitoring and enhanced due diligence across our entire customer base including our highest risk Commercial and Personal customers e.g. Money Service Businesses & PEPs.
• Refer high risk cases to the AML/CTF investigators for full reviews to be undertaken.

And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the courage to call out any concerns.

• You need to have current knowledge of POCA 2002, the requirements of the Money Laundering Regulations and the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group Guidance.
• Understanding of business / commercial banking and KYC / KYB.
• Methodical and systematic in your working approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to approach people at all levels of seniority.
• Experience and understanding of Business and Commercial Banking.

We believe in “one in, one up” at Metro Bank, growing our own and promoting from within. That is why we are looking for YOU! An AMAZEING colleague to move into this FANtastic new role! We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts!

We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!).

Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t always doable, and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… why not give it a whirl?

Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates. Good luck!