Financial Crime Associate

7 days ago

London, United Kingdom Fidarsi Full time

Fidarsi are delighted to be partnering with a boutique City based Investment Bank who are looking to hire a Financial Crime Prevention Associate for London, this will report into the Financial Crime Officer and be part of a small compliance team. Due to a small but growing London headcount, everyone is in the London City office 5 days a week.


The Financial Crime Prevention Associate will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the organisation against financial crime risks. This includes conducting Customer Due Diligence (CDD), monitoring transactions, investigating suspicious activities, and ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and other relevant regulations.


This is a full-time position paying c£60k, the exact compensation may vary based on experience, and is fully office based.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):


  • The role will be primarily working under a senior Financial Crime Prevention Officer to complete a CDD remediation project for the Firm. Therefore, CDD remediation experience is mandatory.
  • You will also be working on different areas within the compliance team such as transaction monitoring, training, framework development, SARs/STORs as examples. Any experience in these other areas is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Experience level must be at least 4+ years within an investment banking or financial services role


Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

  • Perform CDD processes for onboarding new customers, ensuring accurate risk assessment and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers, such as Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and individuals/entities in sanctioned jurisdictions.
  • Regularly review and update customer records to maintain ongoing compliance (e.g., periodic reviews, trigger event reviews).
  • Identify and verify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) in complex ownership structures.

Transaction Monitoring and Investigations

  • Monitor customer transactions using automated and manual systems to identify potentially suspicious activity.
  • Investigate alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems, documenting findings and escalating as appropriate.
  • File Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or equivalent to relevant authorities when necessary.

Compliance Framework Support

  • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining financial crime prevention policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Monitor adherence to AML and CTF frameworks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standards (e.g., FATF guidelines, GDPR, UK Bribery Act).
  • Stay updated on changes in financial crime legislation and ensure policies remain compliant.

Risk Assessment and Reporting

  • Support risk assessment activities, including identifying high-risk sectors, regions, or customer profiles.
  • Prepare detailed reports for management on CDD and financial crime risks, highlighting trends and areas for improvement.

Training and Awareness

  • Deliver training sessions with the FinCrime Associate on CDD processes and financial crime prevention for staff across departments.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for employees needing guidance on CDD and compliance matters.



Key Skills and Qualifications


This role demands a proactive individual with a strong understanding of financial crime prevention, particularly in conducting robust and compliant Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes.


  • Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and customer due diligence practices.
  • Experience in conducting CDD, EDD, and risk-based assessments in a financial or regulated institution.
  • PEPs – FCA paper undertaking. Material / Non-material risk / Foreign / Domestic thoughts.
  • Familiarity with financial crime prevention tools (e.g., transaction monitoring systems, sanction screening tools).
  • Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.

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