Financial Crime Analyst

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Eden Scott Full time

Eden Scott's client is seeking a skilled professional with a strong background in financial crime compliance? Our client is looking for an experienced Financial Crime Analyst to join their team on a 6–9-month contract basis in Edinburgh. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the company adherence to FCA regulations and in maintaining effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the company's compliance with FCA regulations, supporting AML periodic reviews and remediation programs.
  • Perform AML risk assessments, analyse financial transactions, and provide recommendations for process improvement.
  • Utilise AML software and tools to conduct both real-time and periodic monitoring of transactions.
  • Conduct thorough investigations on flagged transactions and client accounts, including the preparation of suspicious activity reports (SARs) for regulatory authorities.
  • Lead customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping of client information.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on AML issues and the combating of financing terrorism-related activities.
  • Work closely with various teams to enhance AML processes and controls, building strong relationships across the Bank to foster a risk-aware culture.
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes and evolving best practices within the financial crime sector.

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Demonstrable experience in financial services, particularly within the financial crime compliance environment.
  • Strong understanding of AML regulations, including the Money Laundering Regulations, EU Money Laundering Directives, and related sanctions.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with robust analytical and interpretative abilities.
  • Familiarity with money laundering typologies across various financial products and services, including experience dealing with sanctions, complex business models, PEPs, red flags, and suspicious activities.
  • Proven ability to manage time effectively and coordinate multiple tasks concurrently.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-calibre team dedicated to upholding the integrity and reputation of our financial services. Based in Edinburgh, you will work in a dynamic environment that values proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement in financial crime prevention.

Only apply if you are based in Scotland and can commute to Edinburgh 3 days a week

If you feel you can rise to the challenge, please contact Karen Kerr at the earliest opportunity or e-mail Karen.kerr@edenscott.com

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE BASED IN SCOTLAND AS THE ROLE IS BASED IN SCOTLAND

Eden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work. This position may be just one of numerous opportunities we are handling that you could have an interest in pursuing. If you have not been in touch with us before, please call on 0131 550 1100 or drop off a CV at financialservices@edenscott.com and we will make sure that most relevant Consultant gets back to you as soon as possible. Please note that we never send CVs anywhere without your consent

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