Financial Crime Advisory Officer

Barclay Simpson; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global financial institution seeks a Financial Crime Advisory professional for their Financial Security team in London. This is a key opportunity for candidates with strong AML and sanctions knowledge to support crucial governance and risk mitigation activities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial crime, AML, or sanctions (preferable in banking).
• Knowledge of UK AML regulations and sanctions frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial crime risk opinions on high-risk clients.
• Lead initiatives and support MI production for governance.
• Assist in developing financial crime training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

This range is provided by Barclay Simpson. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal, Other, and General Business

• Industries

  Investment Banking

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