Transactional Screening - Financial Crime

LJ Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization is seeking a Senior Associate for a fixed-term contract in Harrow. This role involves supporting transactional screening to mitigate financial crime risks, making it crucial for candidates to have a robust understanding of sanctions and AML processes. Join a high-performing team where your expertise in financial crime prevention will play a key role in safeguarding the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong background in sanctions, AML, and financial crime prevention.
• In-depth knowledge of financial services and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in transactional screening and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Level 2 reviews of sanctions screening alerts.
• Manage workflows and reporting related to screening processes.
• Provide training and support to team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Senior Associate - Transactional Screening (Financial Crime Team)

11/12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Harrow Branch

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join the Financial Crime Operations team on an 11/12 month fixed-term contract based at our Harrow branch. This role focuses on transactional and name screening, supporting the organisation's efforts to mitigate financial crime risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Level 2 reviews of sanctions screening alerts and high-risk payments

• Manage workflows, screening processes, and related reporting

• Provide training and support to team members, ensuring high-quality investigations

• Perform ongoing system reviews and recommend improvements

• Support transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, and KYC processes as needed

• Participate in system upgrades, model implementations, and ad-hoc projects

What We're Looking For:

• Strong background in sanctions, AML, and financial crime prevention

• In-depth knowledge of financial services, sanction regimes, and regulatory requirements

• Experience in transactional screening, investigations, and risk analysis

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively

This is an excellent opportunity for a financial crime professional to contribute to a high-performing team and play a key role in safeguarding the organisation against financial crime.

Location: Harrow
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 11/12 Months