AML Analyst FTC

AML Analyst FTC

Posted 6 days ago by twenty84

£40,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Financial Crime Analyst role is a 6-month fixed-term contract based in London, focusing on reviewing escalations related to financial crime within a payments/FX business. The position requires hands-on experience in the second line of defense, particularly in assessing adverse media and PEP alerts. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement after an initial training period in the office. There is potential for the contract to convert to a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review escalations from the first line of defense, focusing on adverse media and PEP alerts.
  • Assess risk and escalate issues further when necessary.
  • Complete initial training in the London office for the first six weeks.
  • Transition to a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home after training.

Key Skills:

  • Proven background in second line of defense (2LOD) financial crime.
  • Strong experience in reviewing adverse media and PEP escalations.
  • Experience in the FX/payments industry is highly desirable.

Salary (Rate): £40,000.00 yearly

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Financial Crime Analyst – 6-month FTC London (Hybrid after training) | £40k pro rata A payments/FX business is looking for a hands-on Financial Crime Analyst to join on a 6-month FTC . This sits in the 2nd line of defence , so experience here is essential. You’ll be reviewing escalations from 1st line, mainly adverse media and PEP alerts , assessing the risk and escalating further where needed.

Key points:

  • First 6 weeks in the London office, 5 days per week for training
  • After training: 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH
  • Proven background in 2LOD financial crime , with strong experience reviewing adverse media and PEP escalations
  • FX/payments industry background highly desirable
  • Possibility of converting to permanent

If you’re interested in this contract role, please apply here.