Senior Financial Crime Investigator — Remote

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Annual performance-based bonuses

Professional development and certs

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 has an opening for a Senior Financial Crime Analyst. The role is fully remote and supports a globally distributed financial institution. You will investigate financial crime patterns, analyze large datasets, and prepare SARs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AML/CFI, with CAMS/CFCS preferred, and can collaborate with legal, compliance and operations to enhance controls and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Criminology, Law or related field.
• 5+ years experience in financial crime investigation, AML, fraud prevention, or compliance within Banking & Finance.
• Proven ability to analyze large datasets and identify suspicious activities.
• Solid understanding of AML/CTF and related regulations; knowledge of FICA is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS or CFCS are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth investigations into suspicious activities and financial crime patterns.
• Analyze transaction data and customer profiles to identify AML/fraud/CTF risks.
• Prepare SARs and other required regulatory filings with accuracy.
• Develop enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers and monitor cases.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and operations to address risks.
• Assist in improving transaction monitoring systems and rule sets.
• Provide training to junior analysts on detection and investigation techniques.
• Maintain thorough documentation of investigations and case management.

Skills

AML investigations

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

SAR preparation

Financial crime knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Criminology/Law

CAMS or CFCS preferred

Tools

Transaction monitoring systems

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 has an opening for a Senior Financial Crime Analyst. The role is fully remote and supports a globally distributed financial institution. You will investigate financial crime patterns, analyze large datasets, and prepare SARs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AML/CFI, with CAMS/CFCS preferred, and can collaborate with legal, compliance and operations to enhance controls and reporting processes.