AML Risk Analyst (Second Line of Defence) Financial Crime

PaymentGenes; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Greater London is seeking an AML Risk Analyst to join their Financial Crime team. This role is ideal for a graduate or early-career professional eager to develop a career in compliance and risk management. The successful candidate will help maintain the firm's risk assessments and ensure compliance with AML regulations. The position offers hands-on training, exposure to senior stakeholders, and a competitive graduate-level salary, with a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Benefits

Hands-on training from compliance professionals

Support for professional certifications

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Graduate-level education in finance, business, law, economics, or related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Analytical mindset with data interpretation ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the firm's Business-Wide Risk Assessment.
• Ensure AML / CFT policies are accurate and aligned with regulations.
• Conduct research on emerging AML risks and financial crime typologies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Education

Graduate-level education in finance, business, law, economics, or politics

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented AML Risk Analyst (Second Line of Defence) to join a growing Financial Crime team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional to launch their career in compliance and risk management, gaining exposure to anti-money laundering (AML) counter‑terrorist financing (CFT) and wider financial crime prevention.

The successful candidate will support the firm’s AML framework, ensuring that risk assessments, policies and procedures remain accurate, relevant and compliant. This role is well-suited to someone with strong organisational skills, a proactive attitude and a genuine interest in protecting the financial system.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the firm’s Business-Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA) to ensure it reflects products, services and customer profiles.
• Ensure all AML / CFT policies and procedures are accurate, current and aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Keep the Customer Risk Assessment (CRA) framework relevant and reflective of the client base.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support updates to policies and processes.
• Conduct research on emerging AML risks, financial crime typologies and industry best practices.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to the Head of Financial Crime & Deputy MLRO.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level education (finance, business, law, economics, politics or related discipline).
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Proactive, eager to learn and adaptable to new challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in compliance risk management or financial crime prevention.
• 1‑2 years experience in financial services is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• A clear pathway into a career in AML and financial crime risk management.
• Hands‑on training and mentoring from experienced compliance professionals.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks, senior stakeholders and second‑line oversight.
• Support for professional certifications (e.g. ICA or ACAMS).
• Competitive graduate‑level salary and benefits package.

Hybrid working: 3 days in our London office, 2 days remote.

Key Skills

• ISO 27001, Microsoft Access, Risk Management, Financial Services, PCI, Risk Analysis, Analysis Skills, COBIT, NIST Standards, SOX, Information Security, Data Analysis Skills