Financial Crime Assistant

Headquartered in London, we operate internationally and at Lloyd’s. With a global team of over 1000 people and 10 international offices, we’re able to advise from Brussels to Bermuda. As an independent (re)insurance broking firm we work with intermediaries, direct insureds and reinsurers. For over 120 years we’ve been industry leaders in a variety of specialist areas.

Working here: A career with us means the freedom to flourish. Whether you’re beginning your journey or ready to make your next move you’ll find a team of talented, inspirational people who care about their work and each other. What really sets us apart is our people. We’re a diverse range of passionate advocates for doing things differently. We work together as one team, and our aim is always the outcome that will benefit everyone.

What you’ll do: The Financial Crime Assistant will support the Financial Crime function in the effective day‑to‑day management of financial crime risks across the business. The role provides operational and analytical support to the Financial Crime Manager and the wider Compliance function, ensuring timely handling of financial crime queries, referrals, and risk‑related assessments. The successful candidate will assist with business-as-usual (BAU) activities, help maintain robust financial crime controls, and contribute to the continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and management information.

• Monitor and manage Financial Crime queries, ensuring timely, accurate responses to internal stakeholders.
• Handle business cases relating to high-risk entities, including politically exposed persons (PEPs), complex ownership structures, adverse media and high-risk industry sectors.
• Assist with Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) checks.
• Support assessment of financial crime referrals, including potential sanctions exposures and adverse media findings.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and sound judgement when assessing risk indicators and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Supports the team by gathering information and conducting preliminary research to aid assessments and screening activities.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and consolidating quarterly Management Information (MI) for the Compliance Committee and other oversight forums.
• Conduct horizon-scanning to identify emerging financial crime risks, regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and sector specific developments.
• Support the continuous enhancement of the group’s financial crime framework, including updating policies, strengthening controls, and documenting processes.
• Contribute to transformation initiatives designed to enhance the organisation’s financial crime framework.
• Identify recurring issues and support the development of guidance to frontline teams.
• Assist in the creation of training materials and provide insights from casework to support financial crime awareness initiatives.

Qualifications: A relevant qualification in financial crime is desirable; where not held, an active interest in pursuing ICA or CII certifications is equally valued.

Knowledge: Good understanding of the insurance industry is highly desirable. Good knowledge of regulatory requirements that Miller is expected to comply with. Knowledge of insurance industry, and the role of the brokerage.

Experience: Experience in a financial crime, KYC, AML, or compliance-related role, ideally within the insurance sector or a related financial services environment. Familiarity with sanctions frameworks (e.g., UK, UN, OFAC, EU) and an understanding of risks associated with PEPs and high risk jurisdictions. Strong analytical skills and good judgement, with the ability to assess risk indicators and elevate concerns appropriately. Good interpersonal skills, allowing effective interaction with individuals across all seniority levels, and experience in being able to influence others. Strong attention to detail and precision in deliverables. Good report writing skills and experience in producing reports using Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to work well within a team but also be self-driven, organised and self-motivated to deliver planned activities in a timely manner. Evidence of managing projects in a timely manner, to deadlines. Experience in working with large volumes of information.

At Miller, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Miller and be part of a team where your expertise drives success.