Financial Crime Analyst - Compliance

2w2 weeks ago

Davies

London, GB · Full-time · £38,000 – £48,000

About this role

We're looking for an experienced Financial Crime Analyst with 1-3 years within the Insurance sector, Lloyd's or the London Market to support the day-to-day operation of financial crime controls. This role contributes to the development and enhancement of Asta's wider financial crime framework.

You will support sanctions and financial crime referrals by gathering information, conducting initial screening, and preparing factual summaries for review. You will undertake financial crime checks such as screening, adverse media reviews, and jurisdictional risk checks in line with documented procedures.

You will assist with financial crime risk assessments, MI production and periodic reviews, and support the implementation of financial crime controls and policies. The role also involves responding to internal queries on financial crime matters and representing the Financial Crime function in both internal and external meetings.

You will work collaboratively with other Compliance pillar leads to ensure seamless delivery of cross-functional compliance initiatives. Participating in training and development, you will build technical knowledge across Sanctions, AML/TF, Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, and Tax Evasion/Facilitation with support from senior colleagues.

Requirements

Experience in financial crime, compliance or regulatory risk within Insurance/London Market.
Willingness to develop knowledge of UK financial crime regulation and the Lloyd’s market.
Candidates with a legal background (e.g., law degree) are preferred, though not mandatory.
Competent user of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Support sanctions and financial crime referrals by gathering information, conducting initial screening, and preparing factual summaries for review by Senior Financial Crime Analysts or the Financial Crime Manager.
Undertake financial crime checks (e.g. screening, adverse media reviews, jurisdictional risk checks) in line with documented procedures and escalation thresholds.
Assist with financial crime risk assessments, MI production and periodic reviews by collating data and drafting supporting analysis under supervision.
Support the implementation of financial crime controls, policies and procedures, including assisting with updates and internal communications.
Respond to internal queries on financial crime matters by reference to established guidance, escalating judgement-based or higher-risk matters appropriately.
Participate in training and development, building technical knowledge across Sanctions, AML/TF, Fraud, Bribery & Corruption and Tax Evasion/Facilitation.
Provide administrative and analytical support to Senior Financial Crime Analysts and the Financial Crime Manager on projects, regulatory exercises and reviews.
Work collaboratively with other Compliance pillar leads to ensure seamless delivery of cross-functional compliance initiatives and projects.