About the job

We’re Hiring: Financial Crime Operations AnalystLocation: Central LondonWorking pattern: Five days per week in the officeSalary: Competitive

A fast-growing UK fintech is seeking a Financial Crime Operations Analyst to strengthen its financial crime controls and support the continued growth of its compliance function.You’ll work closely with the MLRO and colleagues across Operations, Finance, Sales and Product, taking ownership of KYB, transaction monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities:• Manage the complete KYB lifecycle, from onboarding to remediation and periodic reviews• Analyse complex ownership structures and identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners• Conduct sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening• Review source of wealth and source of funds• Assess financial crime risks across customers, sectors and jurisdictions• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts involving payments and FX activity• Identify suspicious activity and prepare escalations and SARs for MLRO review• Maintain accurate, audit-ready case records• Support MI, reporting and regulatory requests• Improve and automate financial crime processes• Help maintain policies and procedures in line with FCA expectations

About you:• At least two years’ experience in Financial Crime, AML, KYB or Compliance• Experience within a UK-regulated fintech, payments, EMI or banking business• Good knowledge of UK AML/CTF regulations, JMLSG guidance and FCA expectations• Practical experience with KYB/KYC platforms and digital onboarding tools• Experience investigating transaction monitoring alerts• Strong analytical skills and a risk-based approach to decision-making• Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment• Interested in technology, automation and process improvementWhat’s on offer: