Financial Crime Analyst - Detection

Kroo Bank; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in the UK is seeking a Financial Crime Analyst for the evening shift to manage transaction monitoring and assist in identifying financial crime trends. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of transaction monitoring experience and an analytical mindset. Applicants can expect generous benefits including 25 days annual leave, access to mental health support, and a hybrid working model, all designed to foster a positive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday time

Personal days

Mental health support

Workplace pension

Top-notch equipment

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced parental leave policy

Full healthcare coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of transaction monitoring experience.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• Confidence in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts for suspicious activity.
• Review payments flagged as high risk.
• Proactively identify financial crime trends through data analysis.

Skills

Transaction monitoring

Investigations experience

Analytical mindset

Familiarity with Financial Crime and AML regulations

Team collaboration

Job description

Financial Crime Analyst - Detection (Evening Shift)

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Transaction Monitoring - Late Shift

Please note the working hours for this role are 16:00 - 00:30 (with an hour for lunch)

What We're All About At Kroo

Kroo has a big vision. To be the first bank that is both trusted and loved by its customers. We're helping people take control of their financial future and achieve their goals, whilst making a positive impact on the planet.

Here at Kroo, doing what is right is in our DNA. We act with integrity, transparency and honesty. We think blueberries ... We like to be bold, break new ground, and we never stop learning. But most importantly, we are on this journey together.

About The Team: We are a multi-disciplined team of experienced technology, banking, customer experience, marketing, and legal professionals who share a passion for the company's mission and believe in a collaborative approach to creating the greatest social bank. We are building a diverse team of inquisitive people who want to understand customer needs and behaviour so we can developqml innovative products that change people's lives for good.

How you will contribute:

• This role has a focus on transaction monitoring; however the successful candidate will need to learn and contribute to other First Line FinCrime tasks.
• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts to identify suspicious activity.
• Review and approve or reject payments flagged as potentially high risk to protect customers and the bank from loss.
• Support the optimisation and update of existing monitoring processes, systems and procedures.
• Proactively identify financial crime trends through data analysis.
• Liaise with other financial institutions and law enforcement authorities.
• Liaise with other business departments.

Requirements

• 1 year (minimum) of transaction monitoring experience.
• The ability to manage a varied workload.
• Investigations experience.
• An analytical mindset capable of identifying patterns in large datasets.
• Experience in the financial services sector.
• A cooperative character who enjoys working as part of a dynamic team.
• Readiness to complete sanctions certifications to broaden and improve your knowledge.
• Confidence working within a fast‑paced start‑up environment.
• Familiarity with Financial Crime and AML regulations.

About Our Process

• 30‑minute meet and greet with our talent acquisition specialist via Google Hangouts.
• 1‑hour technical interview with the hiring manager via Google Hangouts.
• 30‑minute culture champion interview via Google Hangouts.

Benefits

• Generous holiday time: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday (June 24th), and 1 day off during the week of your birthday.
• Personal days: 3 days to use as needed.
• Employer‑sponsored volunteer program: up to 4 hours per month of employer‑sponsored volunteer time.
• Mental health support: access to Spill, our mental health support partner.
• Workplace pension: 5% employee contribution and 3% employer top‑up.
• Top‑notch equipment: a MacBook laptop and support to set up your home office.
• Modern office: access to our bustling workspace in Central London (remote first).
• Cycle to Work schemeanee Investig来自
• Electric Car scheme: facilitating sustainable transportation.
• Enhanced parental leave policy.
• Room for growth in a fast‑paced start‑up.
• Full healthcare via Vitality for you and your nuclear family.

Hybrid Working

This role is to be worked 100% remotely. Offices are in Manchester and London, but there is no pressure to attend unless exceptional circumstances require it.

Diversity and Inclusion

We uphold a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring respect and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Recruitment Agency Policy

Agency resumes are strictly prohibited. Please submit your application directly through the advertised platform and refrain from contacting the company via email, LinkedIn, or other channels. Misrepresentation may lead to withdrawal of your application or offer.

Job Details

Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting