Financial Crime Analyst - Detection Team

Kroo Bank; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday time

Personal days

Employer-sponsored volunteer program

Mental health support

Workplace pension

Top-notch equipment

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Full healthcare for you and your family

Job summary

A dynamic financial institution in London is seeking a Junior Financial Crime Analyst to join their Detection Team. This role involves investigating suspicious activities, supporting team operations, and enhancing procedures in financial crime detection. Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities are essential. Benefits include generous leave, mental health support, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or exposure to fraud prevention or financial crime operations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and maintain high-quality standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support daily detection operations for the Financial Crime Detection Team.
• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts for suspicious activities.
• Work with the Detection Team Lead to support team goals.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Relevant qualifications (ICA or ACAMS)

Job description

Overview

Financial Crime Analyst – Detection Team at Kroo. This role is an excellent opportunity for a Junior Financial Crime Analyst to dive into financial crime detection in the banking industry, with structured training and mentorship. As a key member of the Financial Crime Detection Team, you will help identify, investigate, and mitigate financial crime risks to safeguard our bank and customers.

Responsibilities

• Support Daily Detection Operations: participate in the day-to-day operations of the Financial Crime Detection Team to ensure tasks are managed smoothly
• Investigate Suspicious Activity: examine transaction monitoring alerts to detect and investigate potentially suspicious activities
• Assist Team Leadership: work with the Detection Team Lead to support team goals and uphold quality standards
• Conduct In-Depth Reviews: perform detailed checks on periodic and enhanced due diligence alerts to verify compliance and accuracy
• Spot Emerging Trends: use data analysis to identify new financial crime trends and patterns
• Oversee Payment Reviews: carry out payment reviews efficiently, balancing risk management with customer experience
• Collaborate with External Entities: liaise with other financial institutions and law enforcement to address and prevent financial crime
• Engage Across Departments: work with various teams within the business to support company-wide financial crime prevention strategies
• Enhance Processes: assist in refining and updating existing processes, systems, and procedures to improve effectiveness

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about financial crime detection and eager to deepen their skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience or exposure to fraud prevention or financial crime operations
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to learning and tackling challenges in financial crime detection
• Readiness to handle escalations and support investigations, with enthusiasm for building skills in these areas
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards in your work
• Analytical mindset with a keen eye for identifying patterns and trends in data, supporting the detection of suspicious activity
• Team-oriented, thriving in a collaborative and dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for clear and effective reporting and collaboration
• While not essential, the ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications such as ICA or ACAMS

Benefits

• Generous holiday time: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday (June 24), and 1 day off during the week of your birthday
• Personal days: 3 personal days to use as needed
• Employer-sponsored volunteer program: up to 4 hours per month of 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 and support for home-office setup if required
• Modern office: access to our modern workspace in Central London
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric Car scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Room for growth: opportunities to develop and advance
• Full healthcare for you and your family via Vitality

Office/Remote Working and Working Times

This hybrid role is based in London, with an expectation to attend the office in London city centre once per week. Onboarding and training will take place remotely. The role includes 5 shifts per week (Monday to Sunday), totaling 37.5 hours, with shifts typically between 07:00 and 19:30.

Diversity and Inclusion

We uphold a diverse and inclusive workplace. Every employee is respected and supported, with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion as fundamental pillars guiding our bank. Reasonable adjustments are made available to all candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Recruitment Agencies

Agency resumes are prohibited. Do not submit agency resumes or forward them to Kroo Bank. Kroo Bank will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes. Candidates should apply directly through the advertised platform.