Financial Crime Operations Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking fintech challenger bank as a Financial Crime Operations Analyst. In this dynamic role, you'll be part of a dedicated Compliance team, safeguarding the bank against financial crime risks. You'll support operations in detecting and preventing issues like Money Laundering and Fraud while conducting investigations and assessing high-risk cases. Embrace a hybrid working model that offers flexibility, alongside a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a performance bonus, healthcare, and a contributory pension scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Paid day off for volunteering

Healthcare benefits

Discounted gym membership

Season ticket travel loans

Qualifications

• Experience in financial crime operations within financial services.
• Knowledge of financial crime risks and red flags.

Responsibilities

• Support First Line Operations in preventing and detecting financial crime.
• Conduct investigations and assess high-risk onboarding cases.

Skills

Financial Crime Operations

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Research and Problem-Solving

Job description

Financial Crime Operations Analyst, Basingstoke

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Financial Crime Operations Analyst to join Castle Trust Bank, a fintech challenger bank providing property mortgages, retail finance lending, and savings accounts.

As part of our Compliance team, you will help safeguard the bank against financial crime risks such as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Fraud, Bribery, Corruption, and Tax Evasion. Your main duties include supporting the First Line Operations team in preventing and detecting financial crime, conducting investigations, assessing high-risk onboarding cases, and supporting customer and transaction screening processes with proper documentation.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in our Basingstoke office and the rest from home.

What we are looking for in you

• Proven experience in financial crime operations within financial services
• Strong knowledge of financial crime risks and red flags
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Research and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a small team with multiple priorities

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary with an annual performance bonus (up to 10%)
• Contributory pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell additional days
• Paid day off for volunteering
• Healthcare benefits through Equipsme, free access to TELUS Health EAP, eye test vouchers, discounted gym membership, and season ticket travel loans

Interested? We would love to tell you more about working at Castle Trust Bank, The Place To Work!

Castle Trust Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all, do not discriminate, and base decisions on merit. We support people with disabilities and are a Disability Confident employer. If you need reasonable adjustments, please contact [emailprotected].

Check out our careers page: https://www.castletrust.co.uk/careers/who-we-are