Financial Crime Investigation Associate

About the role

The Financial Crime Investigation Associate is a key member of our compliance team, responsible for investigating and mitigating financial crime and fraud activities. The role works closely with Transaction Monitoring and Client Risk Oversight teams to protect the business and support operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage fraud investigations, responding to RFIs from regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Analyse documentation, transaction data and open‑source information to identify fraud, money‑laundering, PEP, sanctions and related risks.
• Review and approve investigation outputs, balancing risk, client impact and operational needs.
• Liaise with Transaction Monitoring and Client Risk Oversight teams to address AML concerns and develop prevention strategies.

Required profile

• Proven experience in fraud investigations within financial services and strong knowledge of fraud typologies.
• Solid understanding of AML regulations and investigative techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and perform under pressure.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday and a holiday loyalty scheme.
• Competitive pension scheme via salary exchange and an annual discretionary bonus (eligible after probation).
• Financial education, planning and coaching platform, interest‑free season ticket loan for London travel and nursery fee salary exchange.
• Life insurance, healthcare cashback on dental/optical/physio, virtual GP access and mental‑health support helplines.
• Enhanced parental leave, cycle‑to‑work scheme and flexible benefits supporting everyday life.
• Career development tools and opportunities to grow within a fast‑scaling international business.