Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst
Posted 1 week ago by DiverseJobsMatter
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst role involves supporting the compliance framework of an organization by managing risks and ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations. This position is crucial for maintaining Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Client Due Diligence (CDD) processes. The role is available as a 12-month fixed-term contract and offers opportunities for professional development within a growing team. Candidates should have experience in financial crime, regulatory compliance, or risk management within relevant sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct AML/CDD checks of varying complexity across multiple sectors, practice areas, and jurisdictions
- Carry out investigative research using both internal and external sources to gather and verify documentation
- Identify and analyse high-risk indicators such as PEP involvement, complex structures, state ownership, and high-risk jurisdictions
- Escalate high-risk matters through the appropriate approval processes, preparing referrals where required
- Complete matter-level risk assessments, ensuring accurate evaluation of risks and mitigations
- Maintain internal CDD, AML, and sanctions databases
- Support the monitoring and improvement of compliance systems and controls, participating in project-based work as directed
- Provide guidance on day-to-day AML and sanctions queries, helping colleagues apply relevant policies effectively
Key Skills:
- Experience in risk, AML, sanctions, or compliance within legal, financial services, or professional services environments (preferred but not essential)
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to review documentation thoroughly and identify risk indicators
- Ability to work at pace, managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to build rapport across all levels
- Good understanding of relevant regulatory requirements related to AML, CDD, and sanctions
- High level of accuracy, discretion, and professional judgment
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst (12-Month FTC)
Location: Hybrid (Leeds, Manchester or Glasgow)
Contract: Full-time or Part-time
Salary: Competitive
Overview
Our client is seeking a diligent and detail-focused Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst to support the organisation’s compliance framework and ensure adherence to regulatory obligations. This is a key opportunity to join a growing team with a strong record of internal development and progression. Working from one of the client’s UK offices (Leeds, Manchester or Glasgow), you will play an important role in managing and mitigating risk, maintaining robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Client Due Diligence (CDD) processes, and providing essential support across compliance activities. This fixed-term contract is ideal for individuals with experience in financial crime, regulatory compliance, or risk management within professional, financial, or legal services.
Responsibilities
- Conduct AML/CDD checks of varying complexity across multiple sectors, practice areas, and jurisdictions
- Carry out investigative research using both internal and external sources to gather and verify documentation
- Identify and analyse high-risk indicators such as PEP involvement, complex structures, state ownership, and high-risk jurisdictions
- Escalate high-risk matters through the appropriate approval processes, preparing referrals where required
- Complete matter-level risk assessments, ensuring accurate evaluation of risks and mitigations
- Maintain internal CDD, AML, and sanctions databases
- Support the monitoring and improvement of compliance systems and controls, participating in project-based work as directed
- Provide guidance on day-to-day AML and sanctions queries, helping colleagues apply relevant policies effectively
Requirements
Experience in risk, AML, sanctions, or compliance within legal, financial services, or professional services environments (preferred but not essential)
Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to review documentation thoroughly and identify risk indicators
Ability to work at pace, managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to build rapport across all levels
Good understanding of relevant regulatory requirements related to AML, CDD, and sanctions
High level of accuracy, discretion, and professional judgment
Benefits of Joining Our Client
Opportunity to join a supportive and expanding team within a respected professional environment
Hybrid working pattern from one of several UK office locations
Exposure to complex, high-value work with scope for learning and development
An inclusive working culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Application Process
If you are seeking to advance your career within financial crime and compliance, we encourage you to apply. Click Apply to access the full role profile and start your application. Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.