Financial Crime Advisory Officer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Financial Crime Advisory Officer in London. This role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in assessing financial crime risks related to clients and transactions, while contributing to governance and regulatory activities. Ideal candidates will possess strong AML knowledge and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial crime, AML or sanctions function preferred.
• Ability to assess financial crime risk accurately.
• Knowledge of UK AML regulations and sanctions frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial crime risk opinions on high-risk clients and transactions.
• Review and assess enhanced due diligence cases.
• Lead and contribute to global financial crime initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Financial Crime Advisory Officer, london (city of london)

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Client:

Barclay Simpson

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

For this position being hired for, we are considering candidates within the Financial Crime Advisory space from Analyst Level through to VP.

? London (Hybrid) | ? Full-time, Permanent

? Analyst to Vice President level (DOE)

A global financial institution is seeking a Financial Crime Advisory professional to join its Financial Security (FS) team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong AML and sanctions knowledge to step into a varied and high-impact second-line role.

You'll play a hands-on part in advising on financial crime risks related to clients, transactions, and payments, while also contributing to key governance, training, and regulatory activities across the branch.

Key Responsibilities

? Advisory: Provide financial crime risk opinions on high-risk clients, payments, and transactions.

? EDD: Review and assess enhanced due diligence cases.

? Live Alerts: Act as an escalation point for screening alerts in a 2LoD capacity.

? Reporting: Support MI production for senior stakeholders and governance committees.

? Projects: Lead and contribute to global and local initiatives, working with teams across jurisdictions.

? Training: Assist in the development and delivery of financial crime training.

? SME Support: Provide subject matter expertise to business lines and support functions.

What We’re Looking For

Experience within a financial crime, AML, or sanctions function (preferably in corporate/investment banking)

Proven ability to assess complex financial crime risk and escalate where necessary

Knowledge of UK AML regulations, JMLSG guidance, and UK/EU/US sanctions frameworks

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical and communication skills

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative and globally connected environment and wants to develop their advisory experience within a well-established FS function.

Apply now or reach out to learn more about how this role could align with your next career move in financial crime.