Financial Crime Analyst | London, UK | Hybrid

Gresham Hunt • London, England, GB • £55,000 - £65,000 / * • 5m ago

Job Title: Financial Crime Compliance Analyst Location: London (Hybrid) Reports To: Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Crime Compliance Analyst to join a Global Investment Management company in London. In this role, you will report directly to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and play a pivotal part in implementing and maintaining an effective Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) framework. Your responsibilities will encompass policy development, risk assessment, training, and fostering a strong culture of compliance within the organization.

Key Responsibilities
• Policy & Procedure Management: Assist in drafting, coordinating, monitoring, and maintaining the organization's FCC policies and procedures. • First Line of Defence Support: Provide guidance and support to the First Line of Defence on matters related to financial crime. • Risk Assessment Contribution: Contribute to annual financial crime risk assessments to maintain the effectiveness of the FCC control framework. • Investigation Oversight: Review and investigate internal suspicious activity reports and fraud activities. • Sanctions & PEP Advisory: Provide advice and support on Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and adverse news-related queries, acting as an escalation point for potential issues. • AML Oversight: Monitor and periodically review Anti-Money Laundering processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. • Reporting Preparation: Assist in preparing management information, board reports, and other senior management reporting. • Regulatory Compliance: Identify and track new and updated financial crime regulations, collaborating with the business to develop and implement new procedures. • Training Delivery: Identify training needs and support the delivery of FCC training to employees. • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for streamlining processes and implementing efficiencies to enhance client experience. • Compliance Culture Promotion: Foster a strong culture of compliance by promoting awareness and understanding of financial crime issues at all levels of the firm. • Ad-Hoc Projects: Assist with ad-hoc project-based tasks as needed.

Required Skills & Experience
• Experience: 2–4 years in a second line of defence financial crime function, preferably within Private Banking or Asset Management. • Technical Expertise: Experience in customer screening, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and complex fraud investigations. • Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical, research, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make informed judgments. • Attention to Detail: Logical thinker with a keen attention to detail. • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Team Collaboration: A collaborative team player who is approachable, self-efficient, and influences a positive work environment. • Adaptability: Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. • Integrity: High degree of personal and professional integrity.

Qualifications
• Certifications: Ideally holds an ICA Diploma or ACAMS qualification. • Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of financial crime legislation and regulation.

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