Senior Financial Crime Analyst

A UK-regulated international bank is hiring a Senior Financial Crime Analyst into its London team.
This role sits within the Financial Crime function and reports directly to the Head of Financial Crime.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex AML and sanctions investigations
• Review and draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for submission to the NCA
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence on higher-risk clients, including corporates with layered ownership structures
• Act as escalation point for junior analysts
• Provide financial crime advisory support to front office and operations teams
• Support regulatory engagement, including FCA information requests
• Contribute to policy updates and control framework enhancements
• Assist with financial crime risk assessments and management information reporting

Experience Required

• 5-8 years' experience in financial crime within banking or regulated financial services
• Experience investigating complex corporate and cross-border client relationships
• Working knowledge of UK AML regulations and JMLSG guidance
• Experience interacting with senior internal stakeholders
• ICA or ACAMS qualification preferred

Package

• £70,000 - £80,000 base salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Private medical
• Hybrid working model (3 days in the city office)