Transaction Monitoring Analyst – Financial Crime

• Position: Transaction Monitoring Analyst – Financial Crime

• Domain: Capital Markets (Institutional / Clearing Banking)

• Location: London – Client Office

• Work Mode: Hybrid

• Contract: 4–6 Months

• Employment Type: Subcontractor / Contract

• Shift Timing: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (UK Time)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Transaction Monitoring Analyst with a strong background in Financial Crime and Capital Markets . The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and investigating alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed investigations of alerts generated through transaction monitoring and name screening systems to identify potential financial crime risks.
• Review and manage escalations and queries from First Line of Defence (1LoD) teams, providing SME guidance where required.
• Accurately review and disposition alerts within defined SLAs , ensuring proper documentation of investigation findings and rationale.
• Maintain complete and auditable records of investigations and decisions to support compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including Payment Operations, CDD, Client & Growth teams, and Second Line of Defence (2LoD) Financial Crime & Risk teams .
• Support preparation and analysis of Management Information (MI) reports to strengthen monitoring frameworks and identify trends.
• Assist in process improvements, operational tasks, and project activities within the Transaction Monitoring and Screening team.
• Work with Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) teams to analyze payment flows and detect emerging financial crime risks.

Mandatory Skills

• Transaction Monitoring in Financial Crime / AML environments
• Experience in Capital Markets – Institutional or Clearing Banking
• Strong knowledge of AML, Sanctions Screening, and Financial Crime regulations
• Experience working with transaction monitoring systems and alert investigation tools

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of KYC, CDD, and Financial Crime compliance frameworks
• Experience working with global banking or capital markets institutions
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or related field