Senior Financial Crime Analyst

A UK-regulated international bank is hiring a Senior Financial Crime Analyst into its London team.
This role sits within the Financial Crime function and reports directly to the Head of Financial Crime.
Responsibilities
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Lead complex AML and sanctions investigations
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Review and draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for submission to the NCA
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Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence on higher-risk clients, including corporates with layered ownership structures
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Act as escalation point for junior analysts
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Provide financial crime advisory support to front office and operations teams
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Support regulatory engagement, including FCA information requests
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Contribute to policy updates and control framework enhancements
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Assist with financial crime risk assessments and management information reporting
Experience Required
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5-8 years' experience in financial crime within banking or regulated financial services
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Experience investigating complex corporate and cross-border client relationships
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Working knowledge of UK AML regulations and JMLSG guidance
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Experience interacting with senior internal stakeholders
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ICA or ACAMS qualification preferred
Package
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£70,000 - £80,000 base salary
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Discretionary bonus
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Private medical
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Hybrid working model (3 days in the city office)