AML Analyst

AML Analyst / Financial Crime Operations Analyst

6 month contract, £390 per day inside IR35

London | Hybrid

We are working with a Global Banking Organisation seeking an experienced AML Analyst / Financial Crime Operations professional to join a growing team within the Transaction Monitoring and Investigations function.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Level 1 and Level 2 AML alert reviews for both manual and automated transaction monitoring alerts
• Conduct end-to-end case investigations, including gathering transactional data, account information, and open-source intelligence
• Analyse transactional behaviour to identify potential financial crime risk and suspicious activity
• Liaise with Relationship Managers and internal stakeholders to obtain supporting information for investigations
• Make clear, risk-based recommendations to close or escalate cases to senior review (Level 3)
• Support Business-As-Usual (BAU) AML operations across multiple workflows
• Perform Quality Control (QC) checks on closed cases to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met
• Support alert allocation, prioritisation, and workflow management
• Manage whitelisted and closely monitored customer populations
• Monitor AML investigation mailboxes and support operational queries
• Contribute to Management Information (MI) reporting and operational insights
• Support Quality Assurance (QA) activities with team leads
• Assist in updates to AML policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks
• Provide input into global financial crime, technology, and analytics initiatives
• Participate in projects and working groups across the wider Compliance function

Key Skills & Experience

• 2–3+ years’ experience in AML, financial crime, compliance, or transaction monitoring
• Experience within a global bank, consultancy, or regulatory environment
• Strong understanding of AML regulations and financial crime typologies
• Experience in transaction monitoring, alert handling, or investigations
• Strong analytical and investigative mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to assess risk and make clear, defensible decisions
• Strong communication skills with experience engaging stakeholders (e.g. RMs, compliance teams)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities