Financial Crime Investigations Analyst, Risk & Compliance

Barclays; Hardingstone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading universal bank in the UK is seeking a Financial Crime Investigations Analyst to support its financial crime risk framework. The successful candidate will manage customer reviews, oversee investigations, and maintain risk documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of financial crime frameworks, excellent communication skills, and a proactive risk management approach. This is a hybrid role based in Northampton, offering a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Enrolment in pension plan

Holiday pay

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at various shops and restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience in financial institutions, preferably in the first or second line of defence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-risk customer reviews and manage investigations.
• Perform quality control on KYC/CDD files and support sanctions reviews.
• Provide guidance to ensure management of financial crime risk exposure.
• Maintain risk documentation and contribute to risk reporting cycles.
• Support compliance with Group policies and legislation.

Skills

Working knowledge of financial crime regulatory frameworks

Strong stakeholder management skills

Excellent communication abilities

Proactive approach to risk management

Education

Recognised financial crime or AML qualification

Job description

A leading universal bank in the UK is seeking a Financial Crime Investigations Analyst to support its financial crime risk framework. The successful candidate will manage customer reviews, oversee investigations, and maintain risk documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of financial crime frameworks, excellent communication skills, and a proactive risk management approach. This is a hybrid role based in Northampton, offering a competitive benefits package.