Compliance Analyst - Financial Crime

Axis Capital; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider in London seeks a Compliance Analyst to support financial crime compliance efforts. Responsibilities include maintaining the Financial Crime Framework, reviewing sanctions, and reporting to regulators. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in compliance roles within the insurance industry and possesses strong knowledge of relevant sanctions and regulations. This role promotes an inclusive culture and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical plans

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Compliance roles within General Insurance, with exposure to Financial Crime.
• Understanding of FCA and PRA regulations.
• Experience with sanction and PEP screening tools and databases.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Compliance Manager in delivering financial crime compliance.
• Review sanctions screening matches and manage sanctions alerts.
• Prepare reports for regulators and local Boards.

Skills

Knowledge of UN, US, UK, and EU sanctions and export controls

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree-level education or relevant insurance qualifications

Tools

Finscan

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand out for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk-taking, and superior risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also pride ourselves on maintaining an entrepreneurial, disciplined, and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that our strength lies in our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means bringing our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Job Description: Compliance Analyst, Financial Crime

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

As part of AXIS Compliance Team, you will support the Senior Compliance Manager and Financial Crime Specialist in delivering second line financial crime compliance support across multiple legal entities within the AXIS Capital Group. This role sits within the transversal Compliance function, providing oversight and guidance across jurisdictions.

Your key responsibilities will include supporting the development and implementation of our Financial Crime Framework, covering key financial crime compliance pillars of Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, and Counter Terrorist Financing.

You will play a vital role in reviewing sanctions screening matches, investigations, internal/external escalations. Additionally, you will support the preparation of reporting to our regulators, Boards, and local committees. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders across all AXIS entities. Your expertise will help ensure adherence to Financial Crime Policies and Procedures, enhance controls, and support ongoing due diligence processes related to Anti-Bribery, Sanctions, and AML functions.

What will you do in this role?

• Support the Senior Compliance Manager by assisting with the maintenance, implementation, and development of the Financial Crime Framework at AXIS covering Sanctions, Anti–Money Laundering, and Counter Terrorist Financing, Anti-Bribery, and Corruption.
• Advise the business on all aspects of Financial Crime, with a focus on sanctions.
• Review sanctions screening matches and participate in Sanctions Alerts management.
• Respond to sanctions queries from across the business, log all queries, and create management information related to Financial Crime.
• Maintain relevant compliance and financial crime logs.
• Assist in preparing reports for UK, European, Group, local Boards, Committees, and regulators.
• Support horizon scanning, including gap analyses across regulators, jurisdictions, and legal entities, providing guidance on Financial Crime and sanctions regulations.
• Contribute to the annual Financial Crime risk assessment and MLRO report.
• Coordinate disclosures to law enforcement agencies with the Financial Crime Specialist.
• Participate in compliance monitoring and fact-finding activities, including report writing and MI analysis.
• Identify operational efficiencies and suggest process improvements.
• Use reporting mechanisms to notify relevant parties of new risks or control failures.
• Engage with the Compliance Operations Team and wider Compliance Team.
• Promote a compliance culture by proactively managing risks, raising awareness, and ensuring adherence to laws and regulations.
• Build and maintain relationships within the first line of defense.

Additional duties may be assigned as appropriate to the role.

About You:

We value your experience and expertise. While certain qualifications and experiences are preferred, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge can contribute to this role and our goals.

What you need to have:

• Knowledge of UN, US, UK, and EU sanctions and export controls.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Compliance roles within General Insurance and/or Lloyd’s/London Market, with exposure to Financial Crime.
• Understanding of FCA and PRA regulations; familiarity with CBI, European, and US regulations is beneficial.
• Degree-level education and/or relevant insurance qualifications.
• Strong understanding of anti-financial crime legislation, including sanctions, fraud, and anti-bribery & corruption.
• Experience with sanction and PEP screening tools and databases.

What we prefer you to have:

• Self-driven and curious mindset.
• Good relationship-building and networking skills.
• Integrity and professionalism to build trust.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting demands.
• Influencing skills and team collaboration.
• Proficiency with systems such as Finscan, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Role Factors:

This role requires in-office presence 3 days per week. You will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical plans, wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and paid leave.