Business Analyst- Financial Crime

Contingent Workforce Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Business Analyst specializing in financial crime to join on an initial 6-month contract. The role involves analyzing compliance standards, collaborating on business change, and contributing to transformation initiatives. Ideal candidates have robust experience in asset management and financial crime compliance. A flexible hybrid working model is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in business change and transformation.
• Strong Asset Management background.
• Knowledge of financial crime compliance (AML, KYC).
• Experience in large-scale implementation projects.
• Some project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyse existing standards and compliance gaps.
• Design and embed new processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for business change.
• Provide project management support.
• Facilitate workshops and document requirements.
• Contribute to implementation activities.

Skills

Business analysis

Financial crime compliance knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Asset management expertise

Job description

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with M&G to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of M&G, AMS is looking for a number of Business Analysts - Financial Crime (Asset Management) to be based in London. This is an initial 6-month contract, offered on a hybrid working model.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Job description - the role :

We are looking for a hands-on individual with a strong background in financial crime, asset management, business change, and experience contributing to the successful delivery of complex transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

• Analyse existing standards, identify compliance gaps, and support the implementation of new standards.
• Assist in designing and embedding new processes and procedures to align with transformation goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive business change across financial crime initiatives.
• Provide project management support, including tracking progress, coordinating tasks, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Facilitate workshops, document requirements, and translate business needs into actionable plans.
• Actively contribute to implementation activities, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Candidate Profile: Skills & experience

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst with a background in business change and transformation.
• Strong Asset Management background.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of financial crime compliance (AML, KYC, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale implementation projects (not remediation-focused).
• Some project management experience, with the ability to support planning and delivery tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, hands-on approach - willing to get involved in detailed work when required.

Next steps

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.