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full-time
London, London, United Kingdom
Tesco Bank
Salary : £55000 Annually
21.05.2025
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Tesco Bank is seeking a diligent and analytical Financial Crime Analyst to join our team in London. This critical role is responsible for assisting in the prevention, detection, and investigation of financial crime activities, including money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing. You will play a key part in protecting Tesco Bank and our customers from financial crime risks, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Conduct detailed analysis of customer transactions and activities to identify suspicious patterns.
  • Investigate alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems.
  • Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the National Crime Agency (NCA) when necessary.
  • Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers.
  • Assist in internal investigations of potential financial crime cases.
  • Stay updated on relevant financial crime regulations (e.g., Money Laundering Regulations, POCA, Terrorism Act).
  • Collaborate with other teams, including Compliance, Risk, and Operations.
  • Maintain accurate records of investigations and analysis.
  • Utilize financial crime monitoring tools and systems.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of financial crime detection processes.
  • Prepare reports on financial crime risks and trends.
  • Assist in responding to requests from law enforcement or regulatory bodies.
  • Conduct screening against sanctions lists and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
  • Support the development and delivery of financial crime training.
  • Participate in risk assessments related to new products or services.
Qualifications:
  • Previous experience (2+ years) in financial crime prevention, AML, KYC, or fraud detection within the financial services industry.
  • Understanding of UK financial crime regulations.
  • Experience with transaction monitoring systems is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document findings clearly.
  • Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA) are highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in using financial crime investigation tools and databases.
  • Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize effectively.
  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Criminology, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
Join Tesco Bank and contribute to maintaining the integrity and security of our financial operations.
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