FCP Analyst

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A compliance consultancy based in London is seeking an FCP Analyst to join their financial crime prevention team. The role involves supporting client due diligence, conducting adverse media searches, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have some exposure to AML or financial crime, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise while contributing to the firm’s risk management strategy.

Qualifications

• Some experience in AML or financial crime compliance.
• Basic understanding of key AML concepts and UK regulations.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support conducting Client Due Diligence on new clients.
• Review straightforward and enhanced CDD information.
• Conduct adverse media searches for compliance.

Skills

Experience or exposure to AML

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Education

Professional certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS)

Tools

Sanctions screening tools

PEP/adverse media screening tools

Job description

FCP Analyst

Department: Compliance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

Based out of our London hub (HW Fisher), you’ll join our high‑performing and fast‑paced Financial Crime Prevention (FCP) team – part of the firm’s centralised compliance function. It’s a highly collaborative team and you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of work, giving you exposure to real, meaningful cases from day one.

As an FCP Analyst, you will play an important role in helping the team detect, prevent, and respond to potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crime risks. You’ll support case reviews, assist with client onboarding checks, contribute to regulatory reporting processes, and help ensure the firm meets its compliance obligations.

Working alongside experienced specialists, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, develop your technical expertise, and have the opportunity to make a real impact in a team that is central to the firm’s risk management strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the business in conducting Client Due Diligence (“CDD”) on new clients and for on‑going monitoring for existing clients
• Reviewing straightforward and enhanced CDD information and authorising in accordance with the Firm’s AML policies
• Conduct adverse media searches
• Support the business in conducting electronic verification requests
• Gather CDD information from Companies House and other open sources
• Responding to CDD queries from staff
• Advising the Firm on deficiencies which need to be resolved before client due diligence is considered complete
• Researching Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

SARS

• Acknowledging Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Submit reports to the National Crime Agency (NCA)

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Some experience or exposure to AML, financial crime, or a related compliance function.
• Basic understanding of key AML concepts and relevant UK regulations, with a willingness to learn and develop further knowledge.
• Strong analytical and research skills and high attention to detail when reviewing client information and documentation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft simple internal notes or summaries.
• Willingness to follow established procedures, take guidance, and prioritise tasks in a structured environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of sanctions screening or PEP/adverse media screening tools (e.g. Worldcheck, Smartsearch)

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