Junior Financial Crime Operations Officer

Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK is seeking a Junior Financial Crime Operations Officer for a London-based, six-month contract. The role focuses on AML, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring within banking and trade finance operations.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of UK work experience, a degree, and familiarity with UK financial crime regulations. Exposure to correspondent banking or trade finance is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years UK work experience.
• Experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, KYC, or Financial Crime Operations.
• Knowledge of UK Financial Crime regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support AML, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring activities.
• Identify and mitigate financial crime risks across banking and trade finance operations.

Skills

AML experience

Transaction monitoring

Sanctions screening

KYC

Financial Crime Operations

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree educated

Tools

Fircosoft

FICO

World-Check

Dow Jones

Job description

Junior Financial Crime Operations OfficerLondon | Leading Chinese Bank | 6-Month Contract | Office-Based

A leading Chinese bank is looking for a Junior Financial Crime Operations Officer to join its London team. You'll support AML, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring activities, helping identify and mitigate financial crime risks across banking and trade finance operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' UK work experience
• Degree educated
• Experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, KYC, or Financial Crime Operations
• Knowledge of UK Financial Crime regulations
• Exposure to Correspondent Banking or Trade Finance is advantageous
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience with Fircosoft, FICO, World-Check, or Dow Jones
• Previous experience within an international or Chinese banking environment

An excellent opportunity to join a prestigious international bank with strong Chinese heritage and gain valuable exposure within Financial Crime Operations.