At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor trading clients and resolve alerts related to financial crime.
- Company: Join Monex, a leading global financial solutions provider with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health perks, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and personal well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in preventing financial crime while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial crime compliance and strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Monex is a leading global financial solutions provider, offering a complete set of tools to support business growth and strategic financial operations. We specialise in FX risk management and international payments, helping corporate and institutional clients design tailored FX solutions to navigate currency volatility with confidence. Our team of FX specialists implement well-considered currency strategies, offering dedicated support to help clients manage their payment needs – whether for goods, services, or direct investments.
The Compliance Department is responsible for ensuring the firm operates in compliance with its regulatory obligations and has systems and controls for the prevention of financial crime. Accordingly, the department is split into two functions: regulatory compliance and the financial crime team. The financial crime team undertakes the due diligence process and risk management tasks of client on-boarding and screening, monitors payments, and carries out periodic screening and KYC reviews.
The Financial Crime Monitoring Analyst role is to perform:
- Monitoring of existing trading clients, and the resolution of any raised alerts in relation to screening hits against our client or any of their related parties either on Sanctions, PEPs, or Adverse Media.
- Payment Screening hits in relation to Incoming and Outgoing payments.
- Proactive investigations in case of identified material updates to the clients overall profile, and the triggering of ‘Event-Driven Reviews’.
- Managing the requirements for Dormant Client reactivations.
This role also involves maintaining good relationships with front of house staff in order to implement effective procedures for carrying out reviews and processes in a timely manner.
Business Knowledge / Technical Skills
- Previous experience of working within a similar, regulated industry.
- Working in an EDD or Financial Crime Compliance team within a financial institution/investigations firm environment.
- Experience of conducting external AML audits.
- Experience in conducting in-depth research and drafting accurate reports to a high standard.
- Good knowledge of JMLSG, FATF and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Strong understanding of the UK, EU and Global regulatory framework and developments regarding Money Service Businesses.
- Previous experience in conducting global, complex AML/FC projects.
At Monex, we strive to continuously enable our people to develop their full potential by offering the necessary tools and support to empower our people to develop professionally and to take the next step in their career. Teamwork is a paramount part of our Talent Culture as we achieve more when we collaborate and all work together.
Financial Crime Monitoring Analyst employer: Monex Group
Monex Group is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of London where compliance and innovation thrive. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programs and opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to meaningful initiatives that combat financial crime. With a strong commitment to teamwork and regulatory excellence, Monex fosters an environment where every team member can make a significant impact.
