Transaction Monitoring Analyst

**All interviews will be conducted remotely (online or by phone).

Our client is an award-winning UK-based fintech company specializing in connecting identity and money through Open Banking. They provide instant payment and verification services that are fast, secure, and cost-effective. Recognized for innovation in the financial technology sector, they ensure seamless and rewarding experience for both businesses and customers.

What would you do on this role:

• Conducting transactional analysis utilising complex data sets and all available resources to identify unusual themes and patterns
• Conducting research utilising internal and external sources to help identify respective financial crime risk and disposition or escalate as appropriate
• Manage competing tasks and priorities in a manner that effectively mitigates financial crime risk
• Apply strong technical and regulatory knowledge to identify potential control/risk issues and recommend actions when required
• Proactively identify trends and emerging typologies that can be used to enhance detection capabilities
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the business to meet role objectives and deliver key activities, whilst training the team sharing best practice.
• Assist in developing the team’s expertise in transaction monitoring through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives

What we offer in return:

• An attractive remuneration. Referral bonuses.
• Standard working hours – Monday-Friday
• 20 days of paid leave per year + 2 days off for volunteering
• Digital food vouchers
• Full training provided
• Additional health insurance and other social benefits. Exclusive discounts & offers.
• Open-minded management team promoting innovation, personal, and professional development.
• Permanent employment; full-time.

What skills are needed:

• Proficiency in English
• Minimum 2 years of experience in transaction monitoring and financial crime investigations across FIs and EMIs
• Ability to consider all potential financial crime risks and possess the flexibility and knowledge to assess money laundering risks
• Proven experience in raising internal SARs (iSARs) and reporting identified suspicions to the NCA
• Good knowledge of financial crime control frameworks and regulatory standards
• Significant knowledge of UK and EU AML/CTF legislation (international AML/CTF knowledge is advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of money laundering typologies across a range of products and services in financial services