Financial Crime Analyst (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

interactive investor; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer contribution to pension

Private Medical Insurance

25 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

A leading investment platform in the UK seeks a Financial Crime Analyst for a 12-month fixed term contract based in Leeds or Manchester. This role involves safeguarding customers against financial crimes, including fraud and money laundering, by ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, knowledge of financial crime processes, and a willingness to study for CISI certification. Benefits include a competitive salary and a hybrid workplace model with significant employer contributions to pension and health plans.

Qualifications

• Willingness to study for CISI Level 3 Certificate if not held.
• Ability to interpret large data sets and identify issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on Financial Crime matters to internal stakeholders.
• Review and process high-risk withdrawal requests.
• Investigate alerts related to Money Laundering and Fraud.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of customer base for High-Risk indicators.
• Engage with customers to resolve Financial Crime queries.

Skills

Fraud investigation processes

Money Laundering investigation processes

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CISI Level 3 Certificate in Financial Crime (or equivalent)

Job description

ROLE TITLE: Financial Crime Analyst (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

LOCATION: Leeds or Manchester

SALARY: £29,000-£34,000

REPORTS TO: Financial Crime Prevention Team Manager

WORKPLACE TYPE: Hybrid (3 days a week in the office)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full‑Time

interactive investor is an award‑winning investment platform that puts its customers in control of their financial future.

We’ve been helping investors for nearly 30 years. We’ve seen market highs and lows and been resilient throughout. We’re now the UK’s number one flat‑fee investment platform, with assets under administration approaching £75 billion and over 450,000 customers.

For a simple, flat monthly fee we provide a secure home for your pensions, ISAs and investments. We offer a wide choice of over 20,000 UK and international investment options, including shares, funds, trusts and ETFs.

We also bring impartial, expert content from our award‑winning financial journalists, a highly engaged community of investors, and daily newsletters and insights.

Purpose of Role

The Financial Crime Prevention Analyst plays a vital role in safeguarding ii and its customers against illegal activities, including fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes. This position ensures adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and procedures to effectively mitigate these risks. Reporting directly to the Financial Crime Prevention Manager, the role provides essential support to the business in maintaining compliance and protecting the integrity of our operations. The role is available for candidates at either our Leeds or Manchester office.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to the business on Financial Crime matters, responding to calls and emails from internal stakeholders
• Review and assess requests to amend Nominated Bank Accounts and process high‑risk withdrawal requests, implementing measures to mitigate Financial Crime risk where appropriate
• Investigate alerts and reports related to Money Laundering, Fraud, and Market Abuse, ensuring risks are identified and addressed effectively
• Monitor new applications for potential Fraud risk
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of ii’s customer base for High‑Risk indicators, applying Enhanced Due Diligence when required
• Engage with customers via secure channels or telephone to resolve Financial Crime queries
• Report and escalation issues to management and relevant Fraud Prevention or legal entities as appropriate
• Ability to move between tasks and departments as business needs require

Requirements

• CISI Level 3 Certificate in Financial Crime (or equivalent) preferred; if not held, a willingness to study is essential
• Strong knowledge of Fraud and Money Laundering investigation processes
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret large data sets, identify issues, propose solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness
• Comprehensive understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks related to Financial Crime
• Proven ability to independently manage complex investigations into Fraud and Market Abuse, including engagement with clients, external stakeholders, public authorities, government bodies, and law enforcement agencies
• Skilled in building and maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support Financial Crime initiatives

Benefits

• Group Personal Pension Plan – 8 % employer contribution and 4 % employee contribution
• Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance – Provided by Bupa
• 25 Days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays
• Staff Discounts on our investment products
• Personal & Well‑being Fund – Supporting your physical and mental wellness
• Retail Discounts – Savings at a wide range of high street and online retailers
• Voluntary Flexible Benefits – Tailor your benefits to suit your lifestyle

Please Note

We will do our utmost efforts to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we’re currently receiving, if you haven’t been contacted within 30 days of application, please consider unsuccessful.

Equality and Diversity

interactive investor operates in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, disabilities, gender identities, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and making reasonable adjustments where needed to support disabled applicants. We actively prevent all forms of discrimination, harassment, and victimisation—whether direct, indirect, associative, or perceptive.