Transaction Analyst

Job Title:
Transaction Monitoring Analyst – Financial Crime
Location:
London, UK (Client Office)
Employment Type:
Subcontractor / Contract
Contract Duration:
4–6 Months
Experience Required:
5+ Years
Domain:
Capital Markets
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Transaction Monitoring Analyst
with a strong background in
Financial Crime and Capital Markets
. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and investigating alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct detailed investigations of alerts generated through
transaction monitoring and name screening systems
to identify potential financial crime risks.
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Review and manage escalations and queries from
First Line of Defence (1LoD)
teams, providing SME guidance where required.
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Accurately review and disposition alerts within defined
SLAs
, ensuring proper documentation of investigation findings and rationale.
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Maintain
complete and auditable records
of investigations and decisions to support compliance and regulatory requirements.
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Collaborate with key stakeholders including
Payment Operations, CDD, Client & Growth teams, and Second Line of Defence (2LoD) Financial Crime & Risk teams
.
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Support preparation and analysis of
Management Information (MI)
reports to strengthen monitoring frameworks and identify trends.
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Assist in
process improvements, operational tasks, and project activities
within the Transaction Monitoring and Screening team.
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Work with
Anti-Financial Crime (AFC)
teams to analyze payment flows and detect emerging financial crime risks.
Mandatory Skills
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Transaction Monitoring in
Financial Crime / AML environments
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Experience in
Capital Markets – Institutional or Clearing Banking
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Strong knowledge of
AML, Sanctions Screening, and Financial Crime regulations
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Experience working with
transaction monitoring systems and alert investigation tools
Preferred Skills
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Understanding of
KYC, CDD, and Financial Crime compliance frameworks
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Experience working with
global banking or capital markets institutions
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Strong analytical and investigative skills
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in
finance, Business, Economics, or related field