Financial Crime Research Analyst

News Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Time Off

Retirement Plan

Insurance

Wellness resources

Education benefits

Family care benefits

Commuter program

Discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Dow Jones Risk & Enterprise is seeking an analyst to conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the global financial crime compliance landscape, focusing on AML and sanctions for financial institutions. You will produce insights that identify trends, whitespace opportunities, and areas for proposition growth.

You will track enforcement actions, support FCC and TPR teams with research and reporting, help maintain trackers and OKRs, and prepare polished briefs for internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in an analyst role at a financial institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess both qualitative and quantitative information and extract clear implications for the business.
• A robust understanding of global AML and sanctions compliance requirements affecting financial institutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with an eagerness to support others, take ownership, and continue learning.
• Strong Excel and/or Google Sheets skills, with the ability to organise, maintain, and analyse complex datasets and trackers.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and regulatory topics in a clear, concise way for different audiences.
• An interest in white collar crime, regulatory change, and international affairs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the global financial crime compliance landscape, including AML, sanctions, and adjacent regulatory developments, to identify trends, whitespace opportunities, and areas for proposition growth.
• Analyse market signals, industry developments, and customer needs to produce recommendations with tangible business outcomes, especially for Financial Institutions and other high-value target segments.
• Track and manage global enforcement actions and maintain accurate, current intelligence that can be used by stakeholders across product, marketing, and sales.
• Support both the FCC and TPR proposition teams by contributing research, analysis, business tracking, and special projects that advance strategic priorities.
• Help drive proposition planning and execution by maintaining reporting materials, updating team OKRs, and supporting regular business reviews and progress reporting.
• Partner closely with proposition leads on strategic initiatives, including market landscaping, growth analysis, customer segmentation, and go-to-market support.
• Build and maintain structured trackers, spreadsheets, and research assets that enable cross-functional teams to monitor market developments, priorities, and performance efficiently.
• Produce polished written outputs, presentations, and briefing materials that simplify complex technical topics for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Research

Analytical ability

Excel/Sheets

Regulatory knowledge

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Dow Jones Risk & Enterprise is seeking an analyst to conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the global financial crime compliance landscape, focusing on AML and sanctions for financial institutions. You will produce insights that identify trends, whitespace opportunities, and areas for proposition growth.

You will track enforcement actions, support FCC and TPR teams with research and reporting, help maintain trackers and OKRs, and prepare polished briefs for internal stakeholders.