Financial Crime Investigator: AML, KYC & Sanctions

Virgin Money; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Glasgow seeks an enthusiastic candidate for a Financial Crime role. You will be responsible for conducting financial crime investigations, ensuring compliance with KYC processes, and delivering quality customer interactions. The ideal candidate should have experience in a financial crime environment along with strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and numerous benefits, ensuring a rewarding career path.

Benefits

38.5 days annual leave

Up to five paid well-being days

20 weeks paid gender-neutral family leave

Market-leading pension

Free private medical cover

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with Customer Risk Assessments, Client Screening, or AML roles.
• Ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
• Proficient at analyzing information to draw conclusions.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management qualities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enhanced due diligence and KYC on customers.
• Ensure accurate rationale on customer risk assessments.
• Deliver Financial Crime activities within established objectives.
• Perform initial AML investigations and escalate potential matches.
• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts and customer due diligence.
• Collaborate with 2nd line Financial Crime team for guidance.

Skills

Experience in financial crime environment

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Autonomous time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

A leading financial services provider in Glasgow seeks an enthusiastic candidate for a Financial Crime role. You will be responsible for conducting financial crime investigations, ensuring compliance with KYC processes, and delivering quality customer interactions. The ideal candidate should have experience in a financial crime environment along with strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and numerous benefits, ensuring a rewarding career path.