Financial Crime Expert

RGH-Global Limited; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services outsourcing provider is looking for a Financial Crime Expert in London. This hybrid role involves supporting the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) while managing compliance activities and ensuring regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solutions-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in financial crime compliance within a second-line function.
• In-depth understanding of UK Money Laundering Regulations.
• Exposure to anti-bribery, tax evasion, and fraud prevention.

Responsibilities

• Perform assurance reviews and testing of financial crime controls.
• Analyse and interpret management information (MI); produce reports.
• Assess financial crime risks across operational areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Solutions-driven mindset

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £55,000 + Discretionary Bonus

An established financial services outsourcing provider is seeking a Financial Crime Expertto support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in overseeing one of its client accounts. This role involves managing second-line financial crime compliance activities and ensuring high standards of delivery across regulatory and operational processes.

The ideal candidate will apply technical expertise, show strong analytical skills, and bring a solutions-driven mindset to the role.

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to attend the London office two days per week, and occasional travel to other UK locations.

About the Employer:

This regulated financial services outsourcing firm, authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), delivers a range of operational and technology-based services to clients across the pensions and investment management sectors. It operates as a distinct legal entity within a wider global technology services group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform assurance reviews and testing of financial crime controls.

• Analyse and interpret management information (MI); produce reports and presentation materials for internal and client-facing committees.

• Assess financial crime risks across a range of operational areas.

• Contribute to the annual Financial Crime Risk Assessment (FCRA) and support MLRO reporting.

• Maintain and develop second-line policies and training materials.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Previous experience in financial crime compliance within a second-line function.

• In-depth understanding of UK Money Laundering Regulations.

• Exposure to broader financial crime areas including anti-bribery, tax evasion, and fraud prevention.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification.

• Background in asset/wealth management or retail financial advice firm.