Apprentice Financial Crime Analyst

MW Appointments; London; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is offering an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice within their Financial Crime team in London. This role includes practical application of Sanctions, KYC, and EDD checks, along with daily investigative tasks and reporting. Ideal for school or college leavers, this position offers training and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completed or on target for 3 A-Levels and 5 GCSEs.
• Strong IT skills required.
• Effective time management and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support financial crime processes and conduct KYC/EDD checks.
• Screen customers against sanctions and monitor ongoing activities.
• Perform identification checks and assist with compliance reviews.

Skills

IT skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

3 A-Levels or equivalent (Grade C or above)

5 GCSEs (grade C or above)

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Summary

Our client, a large Lloyds Broker, offers an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice within the Financial Crime team in London. The role involves practical application of Sanctions and Adverse Media Screening, Know Your Customer (KYC), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) checks, forming part of the onboarding responsibilities. Investigations and reporting are integral to the role, with varied daily tasks.

Main Duties:

• Provide support and advice on financial crime processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with broking teams to gather sufficient information for KYC/EDD checks.
• Conduct customer due diligence, including identification/verification, risk classification, and risk evaluations.
• Screen customers against sanctions and watchlist databases, monitor ongoing activities.
• Determine true/false matches and escalate as necessary.
• Perform customer identification checks and screening.
• Support transaction monitoring and report concerns to the MLRO.
• Review and update policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate customer identification records.
• Assist with compliance reviews.
• Advise on first-line financial crime controls.
• Assess relationship risks, including PEPs and GOEs, and escalate appropriately.

Key Skills Required:

• On target or completed 3 A-Levels or equivalent (Grade C or above).
• At least 5 GCSEs (grade C or above).
• Strong IT skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Permanent role based in London.
• Salary: £23,000.
• Suitable for school/college leavers seeking a trainee/apprentice role with training and development opportunities.