AML SAR Investigator

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of AML / SAR Investigator

to join our Legal team. This role is located in Manchester.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Conducting comprehensive investigations, including analysing transaction data and open source research
• Working cooperatively with internal departments such as Legal, Compliance and Corporate Security to obtain and analyse necessary information related to investigations
• Drafting timely, error-free and well-written recommendations to Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) in line with Corporate Policy and local reporting requirements
• Ensuring a comprehensive and well-organized case file
• Escalating activity to Legal and Compliance for potential customer relationship closures or other actions
• Supporting special AML or other financial crimes projects

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking an experienced Investigator in Correspondent Banking, Wire Transfer, Transactional Monitoring, and Anti-Money Laundering with a proven track record of managing from straight forward to complex investigations.

Additional requirements for the role:

• Knowledge/experience of Tax Evasion, Market Abuse, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption investigations
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Graduate Degree in Law, Business, or Intelligence Studies preferred
• Experience working for a financial institution on AML/ KYC/ anti-fraud related projects
• ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) certification or equivalent
• Intelligence work in the private or public sector