Financial Crime Executive

Remote Worker LTD.

United States

Remote

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday entitlement

Defined Pension Contribution

Private medical insurance

Group life assurance

Performance bonus

Job summary

Remote Worker LTD. is seeking a Financial Crime Executive to join our Financial Crime Operations Team on a 6‑month Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of a permanent opportunity.

In this role you’ll help deliver robust financial crime prevention systems and controls, supporting customer onboarding (CDD, KYC, fraud and EDD) across multiple clients in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

Experience in a financial services regulatory environment.
Experience of customer onboarding, including CDD, KYC, fraud risk management and EDD processes.
Experience of transaction monitoring reviews, identifying unusual or suspicious activity and escalating concerns appropriately.
Knowledge of suspicious activity reports, customer due diligence and financial crime prevention processes.
Previous experience in a financial crime prevention role would be desirable.

Responsibilities

Monitor transactions, sanctions alerts, PEP hits and adverse media.
Investigate alerts from transaction monitoring systems and maintain records.
Support customer onboarding including CDD, KYC, fraud risk management and EDD checks.
Assess customer risk, verify identity, review source of funds and help onboarding within SLAs.
Communicate findings clearly over the phone to gather source‑of‑funds information.
Respond to fraud allegations and other financial crime concerns promptly.
Build relationships with stakeholders to support prevention and detection of financial crime.
Produce and analyse management information to support clients and internal teams.
Support financial crime awareness and embed a compliant culture.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Team player

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Ethical mindset

Job description

Financial Crime Executive

Remote | £26,000 per annum | 6-month FTC (with the possibility of a permanent opportunity)

Help protect our business, our clients and our customers — and build a career in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment.

Are you naturally curious, analytical and great at spotting what others might miss? We’re looking for a Financial Crime Executive to join our Financial Crime Operations Team on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of a permanent opportunity.

In this role, you’ll help deliver robust financial crime prevention systems and controls across all areas of the business and its products. You’ll proactively support colleagues, work with multiple clients, and help deliver proportionate, accurate and effective financial crime services in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll also support customer onboarding activity, making sure CDD, KYC, fraud and EDD requirements are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with regulatory and internal policy requirements.

What you’ll be doing

No two days look the same. You’ll get involved in a wide range of activities, including:

Monitoring transactions, high‑risk payments, sanctions alerts, PEP hits and adverse media
Investigating alerts from transaction monitoring systems, documenting outcomes clearly and maintaining accurate records and audit trails
Supporting customer onboarding, including CDD, KYC, fraud risk management and EDD checks
Assessing customer risk, verifying identity, reviewing source of funds and helping customers onboard smoothly within agreed service levels
Having insightful conversations over the phone to gather source‑of‑funds information
Responding to fraud allegations and other financial crime concerns in a timely and appropriate way
Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support prevention, detection and accurate recording of financial crime matters
Producing and analysing clear, accurate management information to support clients and internal teams
Supporting financial crime awareness and helping embed a compliant financial crime culture across the business
Identifying existing and emerging financial crime risks and suggesting practical controls or improvements
Prioritising your workload based on risk and contractual SLAs, while working to internal standards and processes
Taking on additional projects and workstreams with support from the Financial Crime Manager

What it’s like to work in the team

The Financial Crime Operations Team sits within Group Risk and delivers first line of defence activity on behalf of Target Group. You’ll join a small, busy and inclusive team that genuinely supports one another. We are:

Collaborative and welcoming — you’ll always have someone to turn to
Fast‑paced and focused — we work hard but keep things fun
Curious and knowledgeable — you’ll learn quickly from experienced colleagues
Supportive of your growth — training, peer coaching and regular 1‑2‑1s are the norm

You’ll get involved in varied and interesting work across a broad range of clients, while being fully supported with training, peer coaching and access to welcoming colleagues who are keen to help you develop. We celebrate great work through our My Recognition portal, maintain open access to leaders, and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be trusted, developed and valued — you’ll thrive here.

Requirements

What you’ll bring

You’re someone who is:

Flexible, adaptable and a real team player
Analytical, inquisitive and great at problem‑solving
Calm, confident and reassuring on the phone
Ethical, thorough and detail‑focused
Able to manage your own workload and meet tight deadlines
Skilled at presenting information clearly and concisely

And ideally you have:

Experience in a financial services regulatory environment
Experience of customer onboarding, including CDD, KYC, fraud risk management and EDD processes
Experience of transaction monitoring reviews, identifying unusual or suspicious activity and escalating concerns appropriately
Knowledge of suspicious activity reports, customer due diligence and financial crime prevention processes
Previous experience in a financial crime prevention role would be desirable

Benefits

Why join us?

A varied, interesting workload across multiple clients and products
A supportive team culture that values individuality and wellbeing
A chance to contribute directly to risk management and customer protection
Opportunities to grow your knowledge and progress your career
Regular feedback, recognition and development support

We are passionate about our colleagues and offer industry leading benefits....

30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (From Day 1)
Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%). Plus, option to contribute via Salary Exchange (alternatively known as Salary Sacrifice)
Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Plus, cashback on purchases
Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Discretionary Annual Pay Review
Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
Loyal Service Scheme - rewarding your commitment with financial recognition, additional holidays, and matched pension contributions of up to 10% at key service milestones.
Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
Recognition Scheme
Free Mortgage Advice and Support
Wisdom Wellbeing, your go to for wellbeing resources and solutions to include an Employee Assistance Program
Everest Funeral Concierge
Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support
Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24
Paid eye tests and employer contribution towards spectacles specifically for VDU use.
Enhanced parental leave