Senior Financial Crime Analyst

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment firm is seeking a senior analyst to lead on anti-money laundering (AML), counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) and sanctions matters. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in handling high-risk cases, possess strong analytical skills, and demonstrate a deep understanding of Guernsey regulatory requirements. The position involves conducting complex case reviews, providing expertise, and supporting analyst development within the team. Interested applicants should submit their CV via the Apply Now button or contact for more details.

Qualifications

• Proven capability handling high-risk and complex cases.
• Strong understanding of Guernsey AML, CFT, CPF and sanctions requirements.
• Confident operating as a technical escalation point.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review high-risk and complex CDD and EDD cases.
• Investigate complex transaction monitoring and sanctions alerts.
• Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory requirements.
• Support training and mentoring of analysts.

Skills

Experience in AML

Strong analytical skills

Regulatory judgement

Training and mentoring

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

If complex financial crime cases are where you do your best work, this role is for you! Our client is seeking a senior analyst to lead from the front on AML, CFT and sanctions matters.

Location

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and reviewing high-risk and complex CDD and EDD cases across supported business areas.
• Investigating complex transaction monitoring, sanctions and screening alerts.
• Providing subject matter expertise on Guernsey AML, CFT, CPF and sanctions regulatory requirements.
• Making reasoned recommendations on risk mitigation, escalation or exit decisions.
• Interpreting regulatory updates and supporting the implementation of policy and procedural changes.
• Performing second-line style quality assurance reviews of analyst work.
• Identifying trends, control gaps and training needs within financial crime operations.
• Supporting the training and mentoring of analysts within the team.
• Assisting with process design, system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting onboarding of new business lines and outsourcing or operating model transitions where required.
• Maintaining clear audit trails and high-quality documentation across all casework.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong experience gained within AML, financial crime, compliance or risk management roles, with proven capability handling high-risk and complex cases. They will demonstrate excellent analytical skills, sound regulatory judgement and a strong understanding of Guernsey AML, CFT, CPF and sanctions requirements. Holding, or working towards, a relevant professional qualification is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be confident operating as a technical escalation point, with the ability to support junior staff and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of financial crime controls.

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188, or email [e-mail].

If you wish to apply for this role, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button below.

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