Lead Financial Crime Investigator – KYC/AML & Sanctions

Barclays; Hardingstone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading universal bank in the UK seeks a Financial Crime Investigations Manager to lead risk management and investigations within the financial crime control framework. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial crime risk management, including leading complex cases and engaging with various stakeholders across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to oversee high-risk customer reviews and require strong analytical and communication skills. Benefits include access to pension plans and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Pension plan

Holiday pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at shops and restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience in financial crime risk management is essential.
• Analytical ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-risk customer reviews and conduct quality control on KYC/CDD files.
• Lead complex investigations and manage politically exposed person (PEP) reviews.
• Support sanctions reviews and maintain documentation for regulatory purposes.
• Act as a point of escalation for intelligence referrals.
• Form strong relationships across the organization.

Skills

Financial crime risk management

Analytical ability

Excellent communication skills

Education

Recognized financial crime certifications

Job description

A leading universal bank in the UK seeks a Financial Crime Investigations Manager to lead risk management and investigations within the financial crime control framework. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial crime risk management, including leading complex cases and engaging with various stakeholders across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to oversee high-risk customer reviews and require strong analytical and communication skills. Benefits include access to pension plans and employee assistance programs.