Financial Crime Business Analyst | Northampton, UK | In-Office

Square One Resources • Northampton, England, GB • £40 - £43 / hour • 6d ago

Job Title: Financial Crime Business Analyst Location: Northampton (on site) Salary/Rate: £325-350 per day Start Date: 30/06/25 Job Type: Contract - Inside IR35

Company Introduction: We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Financial Crime Business Analyst to join their team for a six-month contract.

Candidate MUST have worked on Financial Crime projects.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives: You will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of Fin crime projects by providing expert business analysis support.

Business Analysis
• Drive the successful delivery of Fin crime projects by providing expert business analysis support. • Decipher complex business requirements, challenges, and opportunities, translating them into clear and actionable solutions. • Ensure consistency and quality across all project deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals. • Conduct gap analysis workshops, identifying areas for improvement, and develop actionable recommendations for enhanced processes and solutions.
Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders across all levels. • Proactively identify, address, and escalate any potential issues to project leadership in a timely manner. • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure the achievement of project objectives, aligning stakeholders' interests and resolving conflicts as necessary.
Process and Methodology
• Adhere to and enforce project methodologies and standards, including process documentation, evidence management, and the use of collaboration tools. • Demonstrate a strong analytical mindset, continually challenging assumptions to optimise project outcomes and efficiency. • Drive process improvements through effective use of data, tools, and insights gained from analysis.
Regulatory Compliance
• Develop and maintain a traceability matrix to track and ensure regulatory requirements related to Fin crime are aligned with project deliverables. • Stay updated on the latest financial crime regulations, industry best practices, and compliance standards to ensure projects are regulatory-compliant. • Support the regulatory compliance team in interpreting financial crime regulations and translating them into operational requirements for the business.

Required Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following:
• Proven ability to analyse complex business information, and translate it into clear, actionable business requirements and solutions. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of facilitating workshops, conducting presentations, and producing clear documentation. • Strong understanding of Agile project delivery methodologies and how they are applied in financial services projects. • In-depth knowledge of financial crime regulations and controls, with experience in understanding their impact on business operations. • Practical experience in financial services, particularly in financial crime detection, prevention, or related compliance roles. • Proficiency in business analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Jira, Confluence). • Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. • Flexibility to travel as required to meet project objectives and stakeholder needs. • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and deliver under pressure, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Desired Skills (Optional):
• Experience with specific Fin crime detection and prevention systems/tools (e.g., Actimize, ACI, SAS). • Certifications in Financial Crime Risk or Business Analysis (e.g., ACAMS, ICA, CFCS, CFE CBAP, IIBA).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

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