Financial Crime Analyst

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy firm is seeking a skilled financial crime professional to enhance AML and sanctions controls. The role requires managing complex cases and supporting operational leaders. Candidates should have significant experience in AML, compliance, or risk management, with strong analytical abilities and the capacity to advise on regulatory matters. This position is vital in maintaining robust financial crime controls within the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in AML, financial crime, compliance or risk management.
• Proven ability to handle high-risk and complex cases.
• Excellent analytical skills and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-risk and complex CDD and EDD cases.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Guernsey AML regulations.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of analysts' work.
• Investigate complex financial crime cases.

Skills

AML knowledge

Analysis

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Job Ref: LF40871
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A key role for an experienced financial crime professional to provide advanced technical expertise across AML, CFT, CPF and sanctions activities. Working with complex cases and supporting operational leadership, this position plays a vital role in strengthening financial crime controls within a regulated financial services environment!

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and reviewing high-risk and complex CDD and EDD cases across supported business areas.
• Providing subject matter expertise on Guernsey AML, CFT, CPF and sanctions regulatory requirements.
• Interpreting regulatory updates and supporting the implementation of policy and procedural changes.
• Performing second-line style quality assurance reviews of analyst work.
• Investigating complex financial crime cases and maintaining clear audit trails and documentation.
• Supporting the escalation of suspicious activity and contributing to internal disclosures where required.
• Assisting with process design, system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting outsourcing transitions and changes to operating models where applicable.
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge and contributing to best practice across the team.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong experience gained within AML, financial crime, compliance or risk management roles, with proven capability handling high-risk and complex cases. They will demonstrate excellent analytical skills, sound judgement and a detailed understanding of Guernsey regulatory requirements. A relevant professional qualification, or active progress towards one, is highly desirable. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to operate confidently as a technical escalation point within the team are essential.

Contact: call 711188 or email [e-mail]
If you wish to apply, please submit your CV.