Summary: The Financial Crime Analyst role focuses on conducting due diligence and risk assessments for high-risk Corporate & Investment Banking customers. The position requires analyzing various risks associated with customer ownership, control, and transactional activities while supporting strategic initiatives across multiple business groups. The analyst will work independently to provide recommendations and ensure the efficiency and quality of operations. This is a 12-month hybrid contract based in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse customer ownership and control, country risk, industry risk, PEP risk, negative news/sanctions risk, product risk, and transactional activity reviews.
• Complete detailed risk assessments for high-risk Corporate & Investment Banking customers.
• Utilise information collected during Customer Due Diligence reviews to assess customer risk.
• Support functions for multiple business groups and contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of assigned operations.
• Research complex business and operational initiatives requiring analytical skills.
• Make independent recommendations for support functions.
• Assist in planning and executing programs related to risk mitigation and customer experience.

Key Skills:

• 3+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience.
• Experience in Corporate & Investment Banking Financial Crimes.
• Ability to research, analyze, and report issues and risks.
• Effective communication skills with senior executive leaders.
• Experience in customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence analysis.
• ACAMS certification or other financial crimes certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and applications like Lexis Nexis and Worldcheck.

Salary (Rate): 475

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance