Senior Analyst, Financial Crime Investigation Compliance London

Checkout Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in the UK is seeking a Financial Crime Investigations Lead. You will manage complex investigations into financial crimes and mentor junior analysts. The role involves producing actionable intelligence, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with law enforcement. A minimum of 4 years' experience in financial crime investigations and proficiency in BI tools are required. The company offers a hybrid working model to support work-life balance and performance-driven culture.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Performance-driven culture

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial crime investigations in a regulated financial institution.
• Experience with SAR drafting in multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Strong understanding of financial crime typologies and AML/CFT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into sophisticated financial crime activities.
• Produce intelligence reports for decision making.
• Collaborate with product teams to enhance detection systems.
• Mentor junior analysts in financial crime investigations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Proficiency in BI tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

SQL

Job description

Job Overview

Lead and manage complex, high-priority investigations into sophisticated financial crime activities, ensuring thorough and timely resolution. Serve as a key partner to the MLROs, providing critical insights and comprehensive investigative reports to support SAR/STR decisions and regulatory responses. You will conduct deep‑diving investigations across multiple risk domains, support MLROs, deliver actionable intelligence to internal stakeholders and external agencies, and mentor junior analysts.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to a proactive threat‑analysis capability to identify emerging financial‑crime typologies and vulnerabilities using data‑driven techniques and open‑source intelligence (OSINT).
• Produce high‑impact intelligence reports and strategic briefings for the MLRO, translating complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with data analytics and product teams to refine detection rules, improve risk models, and enhance monitoring systems based on investigative outcomes and intelligence findings.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of evolving financial‑crime typologies, actor tactics, and geopolitical risks relevant to the payments industry.
• Mentor junior financial crime intelligence analysts, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high‑quality output and operational excellence.
• Support engagements with law enforcement and coordinate responses to external requests as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a financial crime investigations role within a regulated financial institution, with experience in FinTech or a payments company preferred.
• Proven experience in conducting and managing complex financial crime investigations (e.g., L3, major cases) with a demonstrable track record of successful outcomes.
• Strong understanding of financial crime typologies (e.g., money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion), AML/CFT regulations, and regulatory expectations concerning investigations, risk modelling, and MI across relevant jurisdictions.
• Hands‑on experience with SAR drafting and decisioning in high‑risk, multi‑jurisdictional environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data and investigative findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder‑management and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical teams and influence decision‑making.
• Proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, SQL) to support data‑led investigations and risk analytics.
• A proactive, strategic thinker with a strong sense of accountability, a solutions‑focused approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent practical experience is required. Your field of study, whether in social sciences, humanities, law, or technology, should demonstrate strong analytical, research, and critical‑thinking skills.

About the Company

We're part of a global network that powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. Companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony rely on us. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.

Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection. We create the conditions for high performers to thrive through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one. Our culture is performance‑obsessed and driven by continuous improvement.

Life at our company is just one part of your life. We support accessibility and a supportive environment; let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.