Financial Services Administrator - IMMEDIATE START

Reed; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after training

Job summary

Reed on behalf of a well-established financial services organisation is recruiting an Administrator to join their Financial Crime team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is an excellent entry point into AML, Compliance and Financial Crime with full training and a clear path to a permanent role.

The role involves reviewing transaction monitoring alerts, analysing activity for suspicious behaviour, carrying out initial investigations and maintaining case records.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good judgement and risk-based decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and workload management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and investigating transaction monitoring alerts.
• Analyzing customer activity to identify unusual transactions.
• Conducting initial investigations and gathering supporting information.
• Maintaining clear and accurate records within case management systems.
• Escalating potentially suspicious activity where appropriate.
• Supporting wider financial crime investigations and assurance activities.
• Producing management information and maintaining accurate reporting records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm

Hybrid working available after successful completion of initial training and settling-in period

Initially offered on a temporary basis with strong potential for a permanent position

Launch Your Career in Financial Services and Crime - IMMEDIATE START

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established financial services organisation seeking an Administrator to join their Financial Crime team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Financial Services, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Compliance, or Financial Crime within a supportive and regulated environment.

The position will begin on a temporary basis, offering an excellent route into the sector, with genuine long-term and permanent opportunities available for successful candidates.

The Role

You'll play an important role in protecting the business from financial crime by reviewing and investigating transaction monitoring alerts and supporting wider financial crime activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and investigating transaction monitoring alerts in line with established procedures.
• Analysing customer activity to identify unusual or potentially suspicious transactions.
• Conducting initial investigations and gathering supporting information.
• Maintaining clear and accurate records within case management systems.
• Escalating potentially suspicious activity where appropriate.
• Supporting wider financial crime investigations and assurance activities.
• Producing management information and maintaining accurate reporting records.
• Keeping up to date with AML regulations, industry developments and emerging financial crime trends.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good judgement and the ability to make risk-based decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and workload management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.

Desirable

• Previous experience within financial services, operations, compliance or administration.
• Knowledge of AML, Financial Crime, KYC or Compliance principles.
• Relevant AML or Financial Crime qualifications, or a willingness to study towards them.

About You

You'll be naturally curious, investigative and keen to learn. You'll enjoy solving problems, working as part of a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is critical.

What's in It for You?

• Excellent entry point into Financial Crime and Compliance.
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Hybrid working once established in the role.
• Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend requirement.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong potential for a permanent position for high-performing individuals.