Financial Crime Analyst: AML, Sanctions & SAR Lead

Meraki Talent; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Financial Services firm in Liverpool seeks a Financial Crime Officer to support CDD/EDD reviews, monitor higher-risk clients, and provide financial crime guidance to the organization. This full-time position requires experience in financial crime or AML roles and a strong knowledge of AML/CDD processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective stakeholder influence and possess good analytical skills using data tools like Excel and PowerPoint. Interested candidates should reach out to Nick for more details.

Qualifications

• Experience in a second line financial crime / AML role within financial services or professional services.
• Strong working knowledge of AML/CDD processes, client structures and PEP considerations.
• Ability to analyse risk, handle SARs, and use data/presentation tools confidently (Excel/PowerPoint).
• Communicative, collaborative and able to influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support CDD/EDD reviews and risk assessments, escalating higher-risk matters where needed.
• Ongoing monitoring of higher-risk clients, including PEPs and adverse media.
• Manage sanctions & PEP screening alerts and ensure timely investigation/resolution.
• Review client onboarding files and identify areas for training and process improvement.
• Maintain procedures, registers and supporting documentation.
• Draft and prepare SARs and engage appropriately.
• Provide financial crime guidance to the wider business.

Job description

A respected Financial Services firm in Liverpool seeks a Financial Crime Officer to support CDD/EDD reviews, monitor higher-risk clients, and provide financial crime guidance to the organization. This full-time position requires experience in financial crime or AML roles and a strong knowledge of AML/CDD processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective stakeholder influence and possess good analytical skills using data tools like Excel and PowerPoint. Interested candidates should reach out to Nick for more details.