Financial Crime Analyst
Posted Today by HAYS
£50,000 Per year
Inside
Hybrid
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
Summary: The Financial Crime Analyst role at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services involves conducting thorough investigations into financial affairs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The position requires supporting the Deputy/Money Laundering Officer and managing stakeholder relationships while addressing various financial crime areas. The role is hybrid, allowing for a mix of office and remote work. Candidates should have relevant experience in financial crime compliance and strong analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough investigations into individuals' financial affairs.
- Support the Deputy/Money Laundering Officer in compliance obligations.
- Act as a subject-matter expert on Suspicious Activity Reports and AML advice.
- Manage internal and external stakeholders for the Financial Crime Team.
- Provide day-to-day support in areas such as Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud.
Key Skills:
- 2 years' experience in financial crime areas (AML, Fraud, etc.).
- Thorough understanding of the UK's Money Laundering Regulations.
- Knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption programmes.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to analyse diverse information for risk-based judgments.
Salary (Rate): £25.64 Hourly
City: Milton Keynes
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Financial Crime Analyst, Milton Keynes
Division: Mercedes-Benz Financial ServicesRole: Financial Crime Executive x 4
Start Date : 15th September 2025
Placement Duration : 6 months initially
Basic Pay Rate : £20.51 - £25.64 per hour PAYE £27.43 - £34.29 per hour UMB (£40 - £50k per annum)
Location: 3 days in Tongwell, 2 days from home
Working pattern: 08:30 - 17:00 with a 1-hour break
Your New Role:
As a Financial Crime Executive, your primary responsibility will be to carry out thorough investigations into individuals' financial affairs.
Due to recent regulatory changes, MBFS are required to provide a lot more information to comply with, which has created an increased workload for the team.
You will support the Deputy/Money Laundering Officer in advising and assisting MBFS UK and MBIS in complying with their obligations in respect of:
Anti-Money Laundering
Anti-Terrorist Financing
Proliferation Financing
Fraud
Bribery and Corruption
Tax Evasion
Sanctions Compliance
To provide day-to-day support and act as subject-matter expert on matters relating to areas such as Suspicious Activity Reports, AML Advice, Sanctions, FCA Reporting and HQ AML reporting. To also extend necessary support to the teams within MBFS and MBIS.
Support and manage any internal and external stakeholders for the MBFS UK's Financial Crime Team.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
2 years' experience in one or more of these areas (Anti Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing, Proliferation Financing, Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Tax Evasion, Sanctions Compliance)
A thorough understanding of how the requirements of the UK's Money Laundering Regulations apply within the regulated financial services sector.
Knowledge of effective anti-bribery and corruption programmes in the UK's financial services sector.
Knowledge and experience of the UK's AML and CTF laws, regulations, and associated guidance.
Excellent communication, presentation skills and influencing skills.
Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups, executives, managers, and subject-matter experts.
Experience in dealing with suspicious customer activity and undertaking, or assisting with, the associated investigations with the ability to escalate to relevant law enforcement.
The ability to analyse a diverse range of information with a view to making sound risk evidence-based judgements.
What You'll Receive in Return:
Opportunity: Work with a leading automotive brand.
Modern Facilities: The recently refurbished headquarters in Tongwell, Milton Keynes, offer amenities such as an onsite cafe, hot desks, and free parking.
Technology: Contingent workers receive their own laptop.
Hybrid Working: Enjoy a balance of working from home (3 days a week) and office-based work (2 days a week, Monday to Friday).
Silent Room: A dedicated space in the Tongwell office for prayer or reflection.
Long-Term Career Progression: Potential for permanent roles.
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