Financial Crime Officer

Artis Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Financial Crime Officer in Cardiff to join a growing Operations team. In this role, you will investigate fraud, detect suspicious activities, and help prevent financial crimes. The ideal candidate will be curious, analytical, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact in protecting members against financial crime.

Qualifications

• Curious and analytical mindset with an interest in fraud and financial crime prevention.
• Ability to investigate cases and communicate clearly with members.

Responsibilities

• Investigate fraud, detect suspicious activity, and prevent financial crime.
• Handle cases from unauthorised transactions to AML alerts.
• Collaborate to improve processes and refine detection rules.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Empathy

Problem-solving

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive Financial Crime Officer to join a growing Operations team. In this role, you’ll help protect members by investigating fraud, detecting suspicious activity, and preventing financial crime. You’ll work across fraud investigations and financial crime monitoring, using data, judgement, and empathy to make fair, evidence-based decisions.

You’ll handle cases ranging from unauthorised transactions and fraud claims to AML alerts and unusual account behaviour, communicating directly with members to gather information and explain next steps clearly. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues to improve processes, refine detection rules, and ensure investigations are accurate, compliant, and well-documented.

The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, and empathetic, with strong communication skills and an interest in fraud, AML, and financial crime prevention. If you enjoy problem-solving, making decisions, and working collaboratively, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

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Paul is a seasoned recruitment specialist with 14 years of experience at Artis. Passionate about connecting top talent with the right opportunities, he is dedicated to supporting both clients and candidates in achieving their goals. With deep expertise in finance and accountancy. Paul has built a strong network, successfully recruiting for Interim, Contract, and Permanent roles