AML Analyst

3w3 weeks ago

Zeller

London, GB · Full-time · £40,000 – £55,000

About this role

Zeller provides better financial and payment products for businesses of all sizes, addressing slow applications, opaque pricing, and outdated solutions. Four years in, we've helped thousands of Australian businesses with payments and now expand to the UK. Backed by global VCs, we redefine business banking with experienced professionals.

As an AML Compliance Analyst in the Risk and Compliance team, you'll protect our business and customers by building a robust compliance culture. Use analytical skills to identify, investigate, and report suspicious activity, meeting regulatory obligations. Your work supports a secure platform for merchants.

Daily, monitor transactions across payment channels, manage KYC refreshes, and conduct end-to-end investigations using internal systems and tools. Collaborate with KYC, Fraud, and Operations teams to resolve cases and share risk intelligence. Thrive in a detail-oriented, proactive role with strong ownership.

This fast-paced fintech offers resources to excel, ample growth opportunities, and a chance to shape UK financial services. Passionate, curious individuals eager to impact with global team support will find a unique opportunity here.

Requirements

1+ years experience in preventing Financial Crime
Knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations and regulatory requirements in the UK
Strong understanding of AML investigations and typologies
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent track record of experience
Ability to work independently with sharp analytical skills
Detail-oriented and proactive with strong sense of ownership

Responsibilities

Analyse alerts from the Transaction Monitoring System (TMS), conduct detailed investigations, and escalate unusual or suspicious activity per AML policies
Prepare clear, well-documented case files for potential Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and escalate timely to MLRO or authorities
Conduct end-to-end investigations into customer behaviour and transaction flows using internal systems, open-source intelligence, and third-party tools
Monitor daily transactional activity across multiple payment channels to detect money laundering, fraud, or financial crimes
Manage periodic KYC refresh cycles and perform ongoing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) to maintain portfolio integrity
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including KYC, Fraud, and Operations to resolve cases and share emerging risks
Support regulatory obligations, audits, and special projects to foster compliance culture and continuous improvement