Senior Financial Crime Analyst

LJ Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global firm in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Financial Crime Analyst to join its Risk Management team. This role involves acting as the escalation point for financial crime matters, advising on sanctions, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of financial crime issues and demonstrate strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills, contributing to a dynamic and innovative environment. Experience in a compliance or financial crime role is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a compliance, risk, or financial crime role within a regulated environment.
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary escalation point for financial crime matters within the Business Acceptance team.
• Advise on sanctions applicability and determine whether issues require SAR submission to the NCA.
• Draft SARs for approval by senior management and the MLRO.
• Oversee ongoing monitoring processes for relevant clients and support implementation.
• Monitor and research sanctions notices, updating internal processes as required.
• Provide expert advice on financial crime-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with anti-bribery and corruption policies.
• Support regulatory visits, audits, and annual AML reviews.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of financial crime regulations and best practice

Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job description

A global firm working with some of the world's most innovative businesses is seeking a Senior Financial Crime Analyst to join its Risk Management team. This is a pivotal role, acting as the main point of escalation for financial crime matters across the firm, including AML, counter‑terrorist financing, anti‑bribery and corruption, sanctions, and tax evasion prevention.

You will work closely with senior risk stakeholders, providing expert guidance and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional with advanced knowledge of financial crime issues to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary escalation point for financial crime matters within the Business Acceptance team
• Advise on sanctions applicability and determine whether issues require SAR submission to the NCA
• Draft SARs for approval by senior management and the MLRO
• Oversee ongoing monitoring processes for relevant clients and support implementation
• Monitor and research sanctions notices, updating internal processes as required
• Provide expert advice to partners and fee earners on financial crime‑related matters
• Ensure compliance with anti‑bribery and corruption policies, including oversight of the gifts and hospitality register
• Stay up to date with legislative and regulatory changes, supporting policy development
• Assist with identifying and delivering training within the Business Acceptance team
• Support regulatory visits, audits, and annual AML reviews

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Advanced knowledge of financial crime regulations and best practice, including AML, sanctions, anti‑bribery and corruption, and tax evasion prevention
• Proven experience in a compliance, risk, or financial crime role within a professional services or regulated environment
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills, with the ability to manage complex and sensitive issues
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to advise stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment