[Hiring] Financial Crime Data Analyst @Capitex

Capitex; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Financial Crime Data Analyst to join their remote UK-based team. This role involves leveraging SQL expertise and analytical skills to support financial crime investigations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will engage with large datasets, translating complex data into actionable insights that contribute to a safer financial ecosystem. With competitive salary and flexible hours, this opportunity allows you to work on impactful projects in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about data and financial crime prevention, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Fully Remote Role

Supportive Team Environment

High-Impact Projects

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in SQL and handling large-scale datasets.
• Background in financial crime analytics including AML and KYC.

Responsibilities

• Write and optimize SQL queries to analyze large volumes of financial data.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of AML and KYC data to identify trends.

Skills

SQL

Financial Crime Analytics

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Data Visualization Tools

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

May 01, 2025 - Capitex is hiring a remote Financial Crime Data Analyst. Salary: competitive salary. Location: UK.

Job Title: Financial Crime Data Analyst (SQL & Large Data Sets)
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Crime Data Analyst with a strong command of SQL and experience working with large and complex data sets. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial crime frameworks, particularly Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and transaction monitoring analytics.

In this role, you will work remotely as part of a UK-based team, supporting financial crime investigations through data-driven insights and robust reporting. You’ll play a key role in helping to detect, prevent, and report financial crime, contributing to a safer and more compliant financial ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write, optimize, and execute advanced SQL queries to extract and analyze large volumes of financial data
• Conduct in-depth analysis of AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies
• Translate complex datasets into actionable insights, visualizations, and compliance reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, risk, and technology, to support ongoing investigations and initiatives
• Ensure data integrity and adhere to data governance and regulatory standards
• Support the development and enhancement of monitoring rules and models based on analytical findings

Requirements:

• Proven expertise in SQL, including performance optimization and handling large-scale datasets
• Background in financial crime analytics (AML, KYC, transaction monitoring, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them to data analysis
• Familiarity with UK and international financial crime regulations and data governance best practices
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus

What We Offer:

• Fully remote role within a supportive UK-based team
• Competitive salary and flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the financial crime domain