Financial Crime Analyst- Investigations team

Quilter; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management firm in the UK is seeking a Financial Crime Analyst to support investigations into fraud and money laundering. The role demands strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in financial crime. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, maintaining detailed records, and preparing reports. The company values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

182 hours of holiday (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Income Protection (75% of salary)

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Crime investigations, including AML/CFT and fraud.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Financial crime qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive investigations into fraud and money laundering.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of investigations.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports with recommendations.
• Assist in maintaining investigation procedures in line with regulations.

Skills

Financial Crime understanding

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

About the Business Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation.

Quilter oversees £126.3 billion in customer investments (as of August 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth.

Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business.

High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning – offering a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.

At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve, including our colleagues.

Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it’s the perfect time to join us! About the Role

Level - 3

Department- Risk

Location - Southampton/ London

Contract - Permanent

We are looking for a Financial Crime Analyst to support the Investigations Manager within the Investigations team. The role will cover a variety of tasks and activities, including the investigation of fraud, money laundering and adviser and network concerns.

Key elements of the role:

• Conduct comprehensive investigations, including fraud, money laundering and network/financial adviser investigations.

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all investigations, ensuring documentation is complete and compliant with regulatory requirements

• Prepare detailed investigation reports, summarising findings and recommendations for further action.

• Participate in training programs to enhance investigation skills as and when required, and stay updated on best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Assist in maintaining investigation procedures, ensuring that they align with best practices and regulatory standards.

• Provide support to the Investigations Manager, Deputy MLRO, or other financial crime areas as required.

• Consumer Duty - Whilst this isn’t a directly customer facing role, the duties you will perform will contribute to the overall positive outcomes for our customers.

About You

You will have:

• Good understanding and experience of Financial Crime across: AML/CTF; Sanctions; Anti-Bribery and Corruption; and Fraud, from a financial services company. Some previous experience of conducting or assisting with investigations.

• Strong attention to detail, organisation and prioritisation skills.

• Good planning, analytical and communications (both verbal and written) skills.

• High energy and drive and be delivery focused.

• The ability to work well on your own or within a team.

• A can-do attitude, and willingness to just get stuck in where help is needed.

• Financial crime qualifications are desirable but not essential.

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Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

Core Benefits

Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.

Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.

Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.

Life Assurance: 4x your salary.

Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.

Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.