Financial Crime Associate

Financial Crime Associate

London (Hybrid: 3 Days Office, 2 Days Remote) | Competitive Salary + Benefits



I am supporting an international bank in their search for a Financial Crime Associate to join their London-based team. Known for its innovative digital banking solutions combined with a strong traditional banking ethos, this smaller organization offers a unique opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility and gain visibility within a collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Financial Crime Associate, you will play a key role in ensuring the bank's compliance with financial crime prevention regulations. This is a great opportunity to help safeguard the business by identifying, managing, and mitigating financial crime risks while supporting the delivery of robust risk management practices.



Key Responsibilities

Conduct detailed KYC (Know Your Customer) reviews for both new and existing clients, identifying potential risks and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Perform transaction monitoring to detect and escalate unusual or suspicious activities.
Oversee sanction screening, managing alerts and ensuring compliance with internal policies.
Support AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and financial crime investigations, assisting in the preparation of reports and data analysis.
Collaborate with compliance and second-line defense teams to enhance the bank's financial crime framework.
Maintain and update accurate customer risk profiles.
Prepare management information (MI) reports, highlighting trends and recommending improvements.
Stay informed about emerging financial crime risks and evolving regulatory requirements.


About You

Experience: At least 5 years in a first-line financial crime role within banking or financial services, focusing on KYC, AML, sanctions, and transaction monitoring.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK and international regulatory frameworks, including financial crime, KYC, and sanctions.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in transaction monitoring systems, KYC platforms, and sanction screening tools.
Analytical Ability: A keen eye for detail and the capability to interpret complex data to identify risks effectively.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and stakeholders.
Organization: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications: ICA, CAMS, or similar.
Prior experience within an international banking environment strongly preferred


Send your CV through to jim.chappell@interquestgroup.com to find out more

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.