Senior Financial Crime Analyst

Senior Financial Crime Analyst Location: Flexible on location in the UK. Contract: 6 month fixed term contract Salary: Competitive We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Crime Analyst to join our Risk & Compliance team at Domestic & General. This role is a subject matter expert responsible for enhancing and maintaining the Financial Crime framework in the 2nd line of defence. This includes oversight of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions, fraud, bribery and corruption, and tax evasion through risk assessment, control testing and analysis of data to identify trends and areas for improvement. The role supports accountable role holders and wider compliance teams in ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting the organisation from financial crime. Key Responsibilities: Provide second-line oversight and advisory support to first-line teams. Develop and maintain financial crime policies, procedures, and controls. Monitor sanctions screening and escalate potential breaches. Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Risk, Operations, Technology) to ensure a unified approach to financial crime prevention. Respond to requests from law enforcement and regulatory bodies. Produce and interpret management information (MI)and compliance reporting for senior stakeholders. Participate in cross-functional initiatives and workshops to improve financial crime controls. Skills and experience required: Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks (e.g., POCA, MLRs, FCA Handbook). Proven ability to manage multiple and challenging deadlines Experience with sanctions and customer screening, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting. Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with case management systems and data tools We offer lots of great benefits! Some of which include: Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, as well as an annual option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave Training opportunities as well as clearly defined career progression Health cash plan – employer funded cover to enable you to claim money back on essential healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and many more. Cover also includes unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service Attractive company pension scheme Life assurance – employer funded cover of 4x basic salary Dedicated online benefit portal offering access to saving and lending facilities, financial wellbeing and support services: Salary Finance – access to savings and borrowing through payroll Car Leasing – access to a carbon neutral salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, with an all-inclusive monthly cost covering all charge, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance on a range of brand-new vehicles Travel Loans – interest free loans to help spread the cost of annual travel tickets Cycle to Work – tax efficient bike and cycling equipment worth up to £1,000 Health & Wellbeing – discounted gym membership, online virtual workout sessions, online culinary classes OnHand – Giving you the opportunity to be an Eco & Social volunteer via a handy app. Volunteer individually or in groups to get involved in Youth Mentoring, Food Poverty, Homelessness & Elderly help. Employee Assistance Programme – specialist advice and support on issues such as finance, relationships, illness and family issues Free Domestic & General protection plan – one free plan each year with access to discounted rates of up to 50% on additional plans, including referrals for family and friends Employee discounts – with a range of discounts for 100s of online and high street retailers Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks. At Domestic & General, we are proud of our 100-year legacy and excited about our future growth plans. We are expanding our horizons, entering new markets and territories internationally and we need your expertise to help us on the journey. Apply To This Job