Junior Financial Crime Operations Officer

Harvey Nash UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Chinese Bank in London is seeking a Junior Financial Crime Operations Officer on a 6-month contract, office-based, to gain exposure to AML, KYC, and Compliance Operations in a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years' UK experience, a degree, and strong analytical and communication skills. You will support KYC reviews, AML screening, and liaise with Compliance and Operations to maintain regulatory records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' work experience in the UK.
• Degree educated.
• Previous experience within financial services, banking, or financial crime operations.
• Knowledge of AML, KYC, Sanctions Screening, Transaction Monitoring, and Client Due Diligence processes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support financial crime and compliance-related operational activities.
• Conduct KYC reviews and client due diligence checks.
• Assist with AML and sanctions screening processes.
• Review and investigate alerts, escalating potential concerns where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Compliance, Operations, and other internal stakeholders.

Skills

AML knowledge

KYC knowledge

Sanctions screening

Transaction monitoring

CDD processes

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Education

Degree educated

Job description

Junior Financial Crime Operations Officer

London | Leading Chinese Bank | 6-Month Contract | Office-Based

A leading Chinese bank is seeking a Junior Financial Crime Operations Officer to join its London team on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to develop their career within Financial Crime, AML, KYC, and Compliance Operations while gaining exposure to a highly regulated banking environment.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' work experience in the UK
• Degree educated
• Previous experience within financial services, banking, or financial crime operations
• Knowledge of AML, KYC, Sanctions Screening, Transaction Monitoring, and Client Due Diligence processes
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Support financial crime and compliance-related operational activities
• Conduct KYC reviews and client due diligence checks
• Assist with AML and sanctions screening processes
• Review and investigate alerts, escalating potential concerns where appropriate
• Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
• Work closely with Compliance, Operations, and other internal stakeholders

This is a great opportunity to join a prestigious international bank with strong Chinese roots and gain valuable experience within a growing Financial Crime function.