RiverStone is seeking a proactive and delivery-focused Financial Crime Compliance Analyst to support the operation and continued development of RiverStone’s Financial Crime framework.
Working closely with the wider Compliance team, the role will support the identification, assessment and management of financial crime risks across RiverStone's UK and Australian insurance businesses.
The successful candidate will have hands-on responsibility across financial crime activities including sanctions, AML, fraud, bribery and corruption, tax evasion, due diligence, screening, referrals, risk assessment, monitoring, reporting and training. The role will also support financial crime considerations arising from acquisitions, delegated arrangements and third-party relationships.
This is a broad financial crime role suited to someone with experience in regulated financial services who is keen to develop deeper expertise within the insurance sector and take ownership of key processes.
Essential Experience
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience within Financial Crime, Compliance or a related control function in regulated financial services.
- Practical understanding of financial crime risks and controls, including sanctions, AML and fraud.
- Experience undertaking screening, due diligence, financial crime referrals or control reviews.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them practically.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and audit trails.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of processes.
Desirable Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with experience of:
- UK insurance, reinsurance or the Lloyd's market.
- FCA/PRA-regulated firms.
- Sanctions and financial crime screening platforms.
- Financial Crime Risk Assessments.
- Financial crime monitoring and testing.
- Fraud prevention frameworks.
- Compliance with Failure to Prevent Fraud requirements.
- Delegated authority or third-party oversight.
- M&A or acquisition due diligence.
- Preparing MLRO, Committee or Board reporting.
- Regulatory change and horizon scanning.
- Financial crime technology and data analytics.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will be:
- Proactive and comfortable taking ownership.
- Analytical, curious and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable investigating and challenging unusual activity.
- Pragmatic and able to apply regulatory requirements proportionately.
- Confident escalating concerns where appropriate.
- Able to build effective relationships with business stakeholders.
- Comfortable balancing BAU responsibilities with emerging issues and transactions.
- Interested in understanding RiverStone's business model and how financial crime risks arise across the insurance lifecycle.
Financial Crime Compliance Analyst in London employer: riverstone international
RiverStone Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, fostering professional growth and development for its employees. Located in a dynamic environment, the company offers comprehensive benefits, including competitive salaries and opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in compliance and complaints management.