Financial Crime Investigator

Language Matters; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Spanish speaking Financial Crime Investigator to conduct high-risk investigations and ensure compliance in financial services. The ideal candidate will have expertise in financial crime and fluency in both Spanish and English. This fully remote position begins in March 2026 and includes a Spanish language premium. Candidates must be based in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Spanish mother tongue level and fluent in English.
• Experience in handling complex investigations in Financial Services.
• Understanding of business banking screening.

Responsibilities

• Act as the final escalation point for complex cases.
• Support team members with financial crime expertise.
• Conduct high-risk financial crime investigations.
• Collaborate to refine fraud prevention strategies.
• Identify trends and recommend operational solutions.

Skills

Spanish to mother tongue level

Fluent English

Financial crime expertise

Ability to handle complex investigations

Job description

Our client is searching for a Spanish speaking Financial Crime Investigator with expertise in regulations, fraud detection and investigative techniques. If you’re passionate about protecting financial integrity, driving operational excellence and leading from the front, then this is the role for you. This fully remote role is due to start in March 2026 and the salary quoted includes a Spanish language premium. Please note that the position will not offer visa sponsorship and you need to be UK based.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the final escalation point for complex cases and risk assessments
• Supporting other team members with your financial crime expertise
• Conduct high-risk financial crime investigations and ensure compliance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine fraud prevention strategies
• Support operational improvements by identifying trends and recommending solutions

About you:

We are looking for a Spanish mother tongue level and fluent English professional with previous experience in handling complex investigations in the Banking or Financial Services industry. This is an ideal role for someone with strong expertise and looking to expand their knowledge in the European market.

Person specification:

• Spanish to mother tongue level and fluent English
• Strong financial crime expertise or an understanding of business banking screening
• Proven ability to handle complex investigations & high-risk escalations
• Knowledge of the latest insights in to Financial Crime across the UK and EU

To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Frank.
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