Spanish speaking Financial Crime Investigator (UK based)

Language Matters; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Spanish-speaking Financial Crime Investigator with expertise in fraud detection and investigative techniques. The role involves handling complex investigations and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance fraud strategies. Candidates must be fluent in Spanish and English, with relevant banking or financial services experience. The position begins in January 2026 and does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Spanish and English for effective communication.
• Strong understanding of financial crime regulations and prevention strategies.
• Experience in banking or financial services handling complex cases.
• Knowledge of current trends in Financial Crime across the UK and EU.

Responsibilities

• Act as the final escalation point for complex cases and risk assessments.
• Collaborate to refine fraud prevention strategies.
• Conduct high-risk financial crime investigations.
• Support operational improvements by identifying trends.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Fluent English

Financial crime expertise

Complex investigation handling

Job description

Our client is searching for a Spanish‑speaking Financial Crime Investigator with expertise in regulations, fraud detection and investigative techniques. If you’re passionate about protecting financial integrity, driving operational excellence and leading from the front, then this is the role for you. The role is due to start in January 2026.

Please note that the position will not offer visa sponsorship.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the final escalation point for complex cases and risk assessments
• Supporting other team members with your financial crime expertise
• Conduct high-risk financial crime investigations and ensure compliance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine fraud prevention strategies
• Support operational improvements by identifying trends and recommending solutions

About you

We are looking for a fluent Spanish and English speaker with previous experience in handling complex investigations in the Banking or Financial Services industry. This is an ideal role for someone with strong expertise and looking to expand their knowledge in the European market.

Person specification

• Fluent Spanish and English
• Strong financial crime expertise or an understanding of business banking screening
• Proven ability to handle complex investigations & high‑risk escalations
• Knowledge of the latest insights in Financial Crime across the UK and EU

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Frank.
LanguageMatters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.