Financial Crime Officer

Meraki Talent; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Financial Services firm in Liverpool seeks a Financial Crime Officer to support CDD/EDD reviews, monitor higher-risk clients, and provide financial crime guidance to the organization. This full-time position requires experience in financial crime or AML roles and a strong knowledge of AML/CDD processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective stakeholder influence and possess good analytical skills using data tools like Excel and PowerPoint. Interested candidates should reach out to Nick for more details.

Qualifications

• Experience in a second line financial crime / AML role within financial services or professional services.
• Strong working knowledge of AML/CDD processes, client structures and PEP considerations.
• Ability to analyse risk, handle SARs, and use data/presentation tools confidently (Excel/PowerPoint).
• Communicative, collaborative and able to influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support CDD/EDD reviews and risk assessments, escalating higher-risk matters where needed.
• Ongoing monitoring of higher-risk clients, including PEPs and adverse media.
• Manage sanctions & PEP screening alerts and ensure timely investigation/resolution.
• Review client onboarding files and identify areas for training and process improvement.
• Maintain procedures, registers and supporting documentation.
• Draft and prepare SARs and engage appropriately.
• Provide financial crime guidance to the wider business.

Skills

AML knowledge

CDD/EDD processes

Risk analysis

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Consultant - Operations and Middle Office

Meraki Talent are supporting the appointment of a Financial Crime Officer for a highly respected and growing Financial Services firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to progress their career within a supportive, forward-thinking compliance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Support CDD/EDD reviews and risk assessments, escalating higher-risk matters where needed
• Ongoing monitoring of higher-risk clients, including PEPs and adverse media
• Manage sanctions & PEP screening alerts and ensure timely investigation/resolution
• Review client onboarding files and identify areas for training and process improvement
• Maintain procedures, registers and supporting documentation
• Draft and prepare SARs and engage appropriately
• Provide financial crime guidance to the wider business

Experience & Skills

• Experience in a second line financial crime / AML role within financial services or professional services
• Strong working knowledge of AML/CDD processes, client structures and PEP considerations
• Ability to analyse risk, handle SARs, and use data/presentation tools confidently (Excel/PowerPoint)
• Communicative, collaborative and able to influence stakeholders effectively

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst

If you or someone you know are interested reach out to Nick on [e-mail] or on 020 4571 7392.